substantiate
verb (used with object)
to establish by proof or competent evidence.
substantiates
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present tense formof substantiate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The committee can take a wide range of actions if it substantiates the allegations in an investigation, including recommending that a member be reprimanded, censured or removed, or referring the conduct to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
And it substantiates the argument Sir Keir himself made in the House of Commons.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
“We think that it substantiates that it is Amtrak’s fault and not Mr. Brown’s,” Bremseth said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2022
His encounter with Margarethe substantiates that he can slide into any place and any conversation and gain people's trust without being questioned.
From Salon ● May 17, 2022
“Apparently, it’s public record, and it substantiates what you described. He told me that we should look at it”—Gay paused meaningfully—“before too long.”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
