corroborated Definition
- 1confirmed or supported by additional evidence or proof
- 2to make more certain; confirm
Using corroborated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "corroborated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The witness's testimony was corroborated by the security footage.
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The findings of the study were corroborated by subsequent research.
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The police were able to corroborate his alibi with witness statements.
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The evidence corroborated her story.
corroborated Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with corroborated
additional evidence that supports or confirms a claim or statement
Example
The prosecutor presented corroborated evidence that the defendant was at the scene of the crime.
testimony that is supported or confirmed by other evidence or witnesses
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The judge found the defendant guilty based on the corroborated testimony of multiple witnesses.
a report that is supported or confirmed by additional evidence or sources
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The news outlet published a corroborated report that the company was engaging in illegal activities.
Origins of corroborated
from Latin 'corroboratus', past participle of 'corroborare', meaning 'to strengthen, invigorate'
Summary: corroborated in Brief
'Corroborated' [kəˈrɒbəreɪtɪd] means confirmed or supported by additional evidence or proof. It is often used in legal or scientific contexts to describe evidence, testimony, or reports that are backed up by other sources. Examples include 'The witness's testimony was corroborated by the security footage.' and 'The evidence corroborated her story.'
