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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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Origin of substantiate

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

OTHER WORDS FROM substantiate

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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

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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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