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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 speak words or express thoughts aloud

to work at various small tasks; a piece of work or employment

To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.

to express an opinion or belief

Change something radically or fundamentally.

to rely on someone or something for support