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substantiate

[ suhb-stan-shee-eyt ]
/ səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt /
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verb (used with object), sub·stan·ti·at·ed, sub·stan·ti·at·ing.

to establish by proof or competent evidence: to substantiate a charge.
to give substantial existence to: to substantiate an idea through action.
to affirm as having substance; give body to; strengthen: to substantiate a friendship.

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Words related to substantiate

affirm, debunk, confirm, ratify, verify, prove, corroborate, demonstrate, validate, justify, materialize, incarnate, authenticate, complete, actualize, support, manifest, try, objectify, approve

Words nearby substantiate

substantia medullaris, substantia nigra, substantial, substantialism, substantialize, substantiate, substantival, substantive, substantive agreements, substantive rank, substantive right

Origin of substantiate

1650–60; < New Latin substantiātus (past participle of substantiāre), equivalent to Latin substanti(a) substance + -ātus -ate1

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British Dictionary definitions for substantiate

substantiate
/ (səbˈstænʃɪˌeɪt) /

verb (tr)

to establish as valid or genuine
to give form or real existence to

Derived forms of substantiate

substantiation, nounsubstantiative, adjectivesubstantiator, noun

Word Origin for substantiate

C17: from New Latin substantiāre, from Latin substantia substance
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