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

A third-party investigator retained by the city later substantiated their allegations and found Lopez not credible, according to the court’s findings.

From Los Angeles Times

He added that, “if it was all objective, there would be some substantiated ones actually to trickle out” from claims filed since January 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

This summer, the law firm’s report revealed that 45 claims against Wallace had been substantiated.

From BBC

That inquiry also says that 10 standalone allegations were made against other people, two of which were substantiated.

From BBC

To be clear, the Lakers do not want to trade him, and there’s been no substantiated talk about trading him.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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