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Meaning of 'substantiate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Substantiate [ v. t.]
- To make to exist; to make real.
- To establish the existence or truth of by proof or competent evidence; to verify; as, to substantiate a charge or allegation; to substantiate a declaration.

Meaning of 'substantiate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . substantiate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- represent in bodily form
Example in sentence:
  • He embodies all that is evil wrong with the system;
  • The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist
Meaning (2):
- establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Example in sentence:
  • his story confirmed my doubts;
  • The evidence supports the defendant
Meaning (3):
- make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
Example in sentence:
  • our ideas must be substantiated into actions
Meaning (4):
- solidify, firm, or strengthen
Example in sentence:
  • The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country

Nearby Words:

sub sub judice sub- sub-base sub-bass subacid subacrid subacromial subact subaction

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