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corroborate

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corroborate

(verb)

Meaning

to confirm or support evidence

Example

"The witness was able to corroborate the suspect's alibi during the trial."

Synonyms

verifysubstantiateauthenticate

Antonyms

disproverefute

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'corroborare', meaning to strengthen.
Related word forms
  • verb: corroborated
  • noun: corroboration

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