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Substantiate

Definition

(verb) To provide evidence to prove something

Examples

Without facts to substantiate your claim, it remains mere speculation.
  • Can you substantiate that?

  • I need receipts to substantiate the refund.

  • The lab report substantiated Maya's hunch.

  • By Friday, the emails should substantiate who called the meeting.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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