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corroborate

verb

kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

Meaning

Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding) by providing information or evidence that is consistent with it.

The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.

Scientific evidence corroborates the theory of evolution.

confirm, validate, authenticate, substantiate

Entry 1

confirm, validate, authenticate

Entry 2

confirm, validate, substantiate

contradict, refute, disprove

Entry 1

contradict, refute, disprove

Entry 2

contradict, disprove, refute

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas

Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

to make something possible; to give power or ability

To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.

To increase or strengthen something.