English · Common Verbs
substantiate
/səbˈstæn.ʃi.eɪt/
[/səbˈstæn.ʃi.eɪt/]
support with evidence
Advancedverb
Definition
To provide evidence that supports or proves the truth of a claim.
Example
The journalist could not substantiate the rumour, so the editor refused to publish the story.
The journalist could not substantiate the rumour, so the editor refused to publish the story.
Etymology
From Latin 'substantia' (substance), from 'substare' (to stand firm).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in legal, academic, and journalistic contexts.