corroborate
Translation
to corroborate, to confirm, to support
Examples
The witness will corroborate the victim's story.
The witness will corroborate the victim's story.
The new evidence corroborates his theory.
The new evidence corroborates his theory.
Grammar Patterns
to corroborate ((sth.)) to add proof to an account or idea to corroborate a story
Similar Words
Synonyms: confirm, verify, endorse; Antonyms: contradict, deny
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'roborare' (to strengthen), from 'robur' (strength, oak). To strengthen together.
Memory Tips
Think of making a story more 'robust' or strong by adding evidence.