substantiate
verb (used with object)
to establish by proof or competent evidence.
substantiative
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a word derived from
substantiate.
Example Sentences
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By far the most substantiative are the four optional commentary tracks.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 4, 2022
It is one area of her life that has been affected by inflation where she feels like she can make substantiative changes.
From New York Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
Well, the rumor-mongering is constant and often barely attributable or substantiative.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2018
Phillips introduced herself as “Jaime Taylor,” Chappell said, and told him that she and her brother were hoping to launch a news website that would elevate “true news” above less substantiative stories.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 29, 2017
