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substantiate
[suhb-stan-shee-eyt]
verb (used with object)
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.
substantiate
/ səbˈstænʃɪˌeɪt /
verb
to establish as valid or genuine
to give form or real existence to
Other Word Forms
- substantiatable adjective
- substantiation noun
- substantiative adjective
- substantiator noun
- resubstantiate verb (used with object)
- unsubstantiatable adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of substantiate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of substantiate1
Example Sentences
“These practices, if substantiated, undermine public confidence in the neutrality of the City Controller’s office and violate clear prohibitions on using public assets for campaign advantage,” Hall said in his complaint.
None were deemed “substantiated,” which the Sheriff’s Department defines on its website as “an allegation that was investigated and determined to have occurred.”
The Department of Homeland Security said it could not substantiate the allegations.
In both cases, the report said, the VA could not substantiate whether the services were provided or if the valuation was accurate.
It fell to Cowley to find the writing that could substantiate such claims and then to maneuver it into the mainstream.
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