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substantiate

[suhb-stan-shee-eyt]

verb (used with object)

substantiated, substantiating 
  1. to establish by proof or competent evidence.

    to substantiate a charge.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. to give substantial existence to.

    to substantiate an idea through action.

  3. to affirm as having substance; give body to; strengthen.

    to substantiate a friendship.



substantiate

/ əˈæʃɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. to establish as valid or genuine

  2. to give form or real existence to

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • substantiatable adjective
  • substantiation noun
  • substantiative adjective
  • substantiator noun
  • resubstantiate verb (used with object)
  • unsubstantiatable adjective
  • ܲˈٲԳپˌٴǰ noun
  • ܲˌٲԳپˈپDz noun
  • ܲˈٲԳپپ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of substantiate1

First recorded in 1650–60; from New Latin ܲٲԳپٳܲ (past participle of ܲٲԳپ ), equivalent to Latin substanti(a) substance + -ٳܲ -ate 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of substantiate1

C17: from New Latin ܲٲԳپ, from Latin substantia substance
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To be clear, the Lakers do not want to trade him, and there’s been no substantiated talk about trading him.

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Combing the lyrics for clues substantiating Jay-Z’s infidelities became a popular hobby that spring, too.

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So did a former Internal Affairs detective who says he was pressured by senior department officials to substantiate allegations made against Pratt.

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Collins said at least one of Kasaine’s complaints was substantiated by the investigation, that Hagekhalil “treated her less favorably than her male colleagues.”

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Some allegations in the investigation were not substantiated, the report said.

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