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There are 4 meanings of the word Substantiate.

Substantiate - as a verb

Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

Example: "His story confirmed my doubts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affirmconfirmcorroboratesupportsustain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Represent in bodily form

Example: "He embodies all that is evil wrong with the system"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
body forthembodyincarnate

Make real or concrete; give reality or substance to

Example: "Our ideas must be substantiated into actions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actualiseactualizerealiserealize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
createmake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Solidify, firm, or strengthen

Example: "The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country"

Example Sentences

"The scientist conducted experiments to substantiate his hypothesis."
"She provided several witnesses to substantiate her claims."
"The lawyer presented evidence to substantiate his client's innocence."
"Researchers are working to find more data to substantiate their findings."
"The auditor needs additional documentation to substantiate the expenses."
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Word Game Points

Is SUBSTANTIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, substantiate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUBSTANTIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SUBSTANTIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, substantiate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUBSTANTIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SUBSTANTIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, substantiate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUBSTANTIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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