corroborated (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kəˈrɒbəreɪt/

Definition

To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Examples

• The witness's testimony was corroborated by security camera footage.

• Further research is needed to corroborate these initial findings.

• His alibi could not be corroborated by any independent sources.

How to Use corroborated

corroborate with (prepositional phrase)

To confirm something using information from someone or something else. — "His account of the events was corroborated with statements from other witnesses."

Synonyms of corroborated

Words with a similar meaning to corroborated:

• confirm
• verify
• substantiate
• authenticate

Antonyms of corroborated

Words with the opposite meaning to corroborated:

• contradict
• refute

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