substantiate
Translation
to substantiate, to prove, to verify, to corroborate
Examples
You must substantiate your claims with evidence.
You must substantiate your claims with evidence.
The data failed to substantiate his theory.
The data failed to substantiate his theory.
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, corroborate; Antonyms: disprove, refute
Etymology
From Latin 'substantia' (substance, essence), from 'sub-' (under) + 'stare' (to stand), meaning 'to give substance to'.
Memory Tips
Think of giving 'substance' to a claim or argument to prove it's real.