CEFR C1

substantiating

verb

Meaning

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

Examples

The journalist was asked to substantiate her claims with verifiable facts before publication.
Without concrete data, it was difficult for the researchers to substantiate their hypothesis.

Synonyms: prove, confirm, verify, corroborate

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substantiating (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

Definition

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

Examples

The journalist was asked to substantiate her claims with verifiable facts before publication.
Without concrete data, it was difficult for the researchers to substantiate their hypothesis.
He couldn't substantiate his alibi, which made the police suspicious.

How to Use substantiating

substantiate with (prepositional phrase): To provide evidence using something specific. — "He tried to substantiate his story with old photographs."

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