substantiated

American  

[suhb-stan-shee-ey-tid] / səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. established by proof or competent evidence.

   A single substantiated case of abuse involving our personnel is one case too many.

2. made tangible or concrete.

   According to the Apostle Paul, Christ is the substantiated ideal of the spiritual man.

3. affirmed as being solid or substantial rather than slight or flimsy; given substance.

   The two actors have tons of chemistry—not the touchy-feely, gee-we're-in-love type, but a more substantiated relationship that comes from within.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of substantiate.

Etymology

Origin of substantiated

substantiate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

If companies find the allegations are at least partly substantiated, they are likely to offer a more generous settlement, lawyers and HR executives say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The anticipated decrease in heart disease was not substantiated, and, more alarmingly, they cited “excess harm.”

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The ASA does not comment on specific cases, but is taking steps against the advertisers flagged by the BBC which made claims that were "unlikely" to be substantiated.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“When allegations are reported, they are promptly reviewed, and appropriate interim measures are implemented to protect those involved. If violations are substantiated, the District takes decisive action in accordance with the law and our policies.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

And I would read him the letter—reading slowly and pronouncing each word with extreme care—telling him that his claims for a pension had not been substantiated and that his application had been rejected.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

Related Words

• accepted
• approved
• closed
• concluded
• confirmed
• endorsed
• identified