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   Sub·stan·ti·ate

   /səbˈstan(t)SHēˌāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. provide evidence to support or prove the truth of: "they had found nothing to substantiate the allegations"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from medieval Latin substantiat- ‘given substance’, from the verb substantiare, from Latin substantia substance.

   Derivatives

   • 1. substantiation noun

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   The meaning of SUBSTANTIATE is to give substance or form to : embody. How to use substantiate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Substantiate.

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   SUBSTANTIATE definition: 1. to show something to be true, or to support a claim with facts: 2. to show something to be…. Learn more.

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   Substantiate definition: to establish by proof or competent evidence. See examples of SUBSTANTIATE used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of substantiate. verb. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts. synonyms: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain. see more. verb. represent in bodily form. “The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist”. synonyms: body forth, embody, incarnate.

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   SUBSTANTIATE meaning: 1. to show something to be true, or to support a claim with facts: 2. to show something to be…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUBSTANTIATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To substantiate a statement or a story means to supply evidence which proves that it is true.

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   1. to establish by proof or competent evidence: to substantiate a charge. 2. to give substantial existence to. 3. to affirm as having substance; strengthen: to substantiate a friendship. [1650–60] sub•stan`ti•a′tion, n. sub•stan′ti•a`tive, adj. sub•stan′ti•a`tor, n.

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   verb. /səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/. substantiate something (formal) Verb Forms. to provide information or evidence to prove that something is true The results of the tests substantiated his claims.

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    To substantiate a statement or a story means to supply evidence which proves that it is true.

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    SUBSTANTIATE definition: to provide facts that prove that something is true: . Learn more.