corroborate
Translation
to corroborate, to confirm, to support
Examples
The witness corroborated the victim's story.
The witness corroborated the victim's story.
New evidence has corroborated the theory.
New evidence has corroborated the theory.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding) The witness corroborated the victim's story.
Similar Words
Synonyms: confirm, verify, substantiate; Antonyms: contradict, refute
Etymology
From Latin 'cor-' (together) + 'roborare' (to strengthen), from 'robur' (strength).
Memory Tips
Think 'co-' (together) and 'robust' (strong). To make something strong together with evidence.