substantiate

[səbˈstænʃieɪt]

substantiate Definition

• 1. to provide evidence or information to prove the truth or validity of something
• 2. to give material form to a concept or idea

Using substantiate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "substantiate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The results of the experiment substantiate the hypothesis.

• Example

  Can you substantiate your claim with some evidence?

• Example

  The lawyer asked the witness to substantiate her testimony.

substantiate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for substantiate

• confirm
• verify
• validate
• corroborate
• authenticate

Antonyms for substantiate

• refute
• disprove
• invalidate

Phrases with substantiate

• substantiate a charge

  to provide evidence to support an accusation or allegation

  Example

  The prosecutor was unable to substantiate the charges against the defendant.

• substantiate a claim

  to provide evidence to support a statement or assertion

  Example

  The company was able to substantiate its claim of increased sales.

• substantiate an argument

  to provide evidence to support a position or viewpoint

  Example

  The author used several examples to substantiate her argument.

Origins of substantiate

from Latin 'substantia', meaning 'substance'

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Summary: substantiate in Brief

The verb 'substantiate' [səbˈstænʃieɪt] means to provide evidence or information to prove the truth or validity of something. It can also mean to give material form to a concept or idea. Examples include 'The results of the experiment substantiate the hypothesis' and 'Can you substantiate your claim with some evidence?'