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substantiate

[səbˈstænʃieɪt]

substantiate Definition

  • 1to provide evidence or information to prove the truth or validity of something
  • 2to 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

Antonyms for substantiate

Phrases with substantiate

  • to provide evidence to support an accusation or allegation

    Example

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

  • to provide evidence to support a statement or assertion

    Example

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

  • 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?'