substantiate
[ suhb-stan-shee-eyt ]
/ səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt /
verb (used with object), sub·stan·ti·at·ed, sub·stan·ti·at·ing.
to establish by proof or competent evidence: to substantiate a charge.
to give substantial existence to: to substantiate an idea through action.
to affirm as having substance; give body to; strengthen: to substantiate a friendship.
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substantiate
/ (səbˈstænʃɪˌeɪt) /
verb (tr)
to establish as valid or genuine
to give form or real existence to
Derived forms of substantiate
substantiation, noun substantiative, adjective substantiator, nounWord Origin for substantiate
C17: from New Latin
substantiāre, from Latin
substantia
substance