1. Verb
To make strong, or to give additional strength to; to strengthen.
2. Verb
To make more certain; to confirm; to establish.
3. Adjective
Corroborated.
4. Verb
To confirm a claim using evidence from another source.
To support a statement or finding with independent evidence. Reserve for support that is at least partly independent.
“The survey findings were corroborated by administrative data.”
Reserve for support that is at least partly independent
5. Verb
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
6. Verb
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
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