Substantiate: meaning, definitions and examples

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substantiate

 

[ səbˈstæn.ʃi.eɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal

To provide evidence or support for the truth or validity of something. To prove or establish something with facts or evidence.

Synonyms

authenticate, confirm, justify, validate, verify.

Examples of usage

  • Can you substantiate your claims with concrete evidence?
  • The witness was able to substantiate her alibi with phone records.
  • The data substantiates the theory that was proposed.
  • The report failed to substantiate any of the allegations.
  • Without any concrete evidence, it is difficult to substantiate the accusations.

Translations

Translations of the word "substantiate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fundamentar

🇮🇳 सिद्ध करना

🇩🇪 begründen

🇮🇩 membenarkan

🇺🇦 обґрунтовувати

🇵🇱 uzasadniać

🇯🇵 裏付ける (urazukeru)

🇫🇷 justifier

🇪🇸 justificar

🇹🇷 gerekçelendirmek

🇰🇷 입증하다 (ibjeunghada)

🇸🇦 يبرر (yubarrir)

🇨🇿 odůvodnit

🇸🇰 odôvodniť

🇨🇳 证实 (zhèngshí)

🇸🇮 utemeljiti

🇮🇸 rökstyðja

🇰🇿 негіздеу

🇬🇪 საბუთი (sabuti)

🇦🇿 əsaslandırmaq

🇲🇽 justificar

Etymology

The word 'substantiate' comes from the Latin word 'substantiāre', meaning 'to establish'. The concept of substantiating claims or theories has been important throughout history, particularly in legal and scientific contexts. It is essential to provide evidence or proof to support statements or arguments, and 'substantiate' serves as a key term in this process.

See also: substantiated, unsubstantiated.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,730, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.