substantiate
Translation
to substantiate, to prove, to verify
Examples
You must substantiate your claims with evidence.
You must substantiate your claims with evidence.
The report was not substantiated by facts.
The report was not substantiated by facts.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to provide evidence to prove that (sth.) is true You must substantiate your claims with evidence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prove, confirm, verify; Antonyms: disprove, refute
Etymology
From Latin `substantia` meaning 'substance'. `sub-` (under) + `stare` (to stand). Literally 'to give substance to'.
Memory Tips
Imagine adding 'substance' (like concrete) to an argument to make it solid.