Substantiate
mediumPositive tonesub-STAN-shee-ayt
verb
Definition
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something
Memory hook
SUB-STANTI-ate: Give SUBSTANCE to your claims -- back them up with real evidence.
Word roots
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Examples
“The lawyer substantiated his claims with solid evidence.”
“She could not substantiate her accusations against him.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The lawyer ______ his claims with solid evidence.”
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substantiated
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GRE Tip
Substantiate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "verify" or "confirm" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "disprove".
Related GRE Words
corroborate
To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding
conclusive
Serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing
manifest
Clear or obvious; to display or show
patent
(adjective) Easily recognizable; obvious; blatant
vindicate
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right
irrefutable
Impossible to deny or disprove
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