Definitions

substantiate

[suhb-stan-shee-eyt] / səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt /

VERB

back up a statement, idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affirm confirm corroborate debunk demonstrate justify prove ratify validate verify

STRONG

actualize approve authenticate complete establish incarnate manifest materialize objectify personify realize reify support test try

WEAK

attest to bear out check out check up try on try out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

contradict deny discredit disprove invalidate reject veto

STRONG

disapprove ignore neglect oppose refuse

WEAK

break

Example Sentences

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Substantiate your claim and present your bill and we will try to pay it.

From Cynthia Wakeham's Money by Green, Anna Katharine

Substantiate the barony, it will descend to your eldest daughter, who, even if married, will retain your name.

From Sybil, or the Two Nations by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

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