substantiate

Verb

Meaning

To make to exist; to make real.

To establish the existence or truth of by proof or competent evidence; to verify; as, to substantiate a charge or allegation; to substantiate a declaration.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

support sustain realize confirm affirm embody incarnate corroborate actualize realise body forth back show evidence supported
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Antonyms

evert break challenge assume compromise deny
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Hypernyms

make create strengthen fortify be beef up

Hyponyms

shew back show establish document prove

Derivatives

substantiated substantiating

Examples

our ideas must be substantiated into actions Source: Internet

his story confirmed my doubts Source: Internet

The evidence supports the defendant Source: Internet

He embodies all that is evil wrong with the system Source: Internet

The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist Source: Internet

The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

substantially in the past substantialness substantiatable substantiating substantiation substantiative