CORROBORATE Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word corroborate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CORROBORATE
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support | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
affirm | verbv | |||||||
verb • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true • say yes to | ||||||||
confirm | verbv | |||||||
verb • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • strengthen or make more firm • make more firm • support a person for a position • administer the rite of confirmation to | ||||||||
substantiate | verbv | |||||||
verb • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • represent in bodily form • make real or concrete; give reality or substance to • solidify, firm, or strengthen | ||||||||
sustain | verbv | |||||||
verb • lengthen or extend in duration or space • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) • provide with nourishment • supply with necessities and support • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • admit as valid • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts | ||||||||
underpin | verbv | |||||||
verb • support from beneath • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm | ||||||||
validate | verbv | |||||||
verb • declare or make legally valid • prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something • give evidence for • make valid or confirm the validity of | ||||||||
bear out | verbv | |||||||
verb • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm |