Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bear-out
phrasal verb
/bɛr aʊt/
Definition
To support or confirm something with evidence or facts.
Examples
- The research findings bear out our initial hypothesis.
- Her statement was borne out by facts presented in the report.
- Witnesses can bear out the account of the events that took place.
Meaning
To bear out means to provide validity to a statement, claim, or situation.
Synonyms
- confirm
- support
- validate
- substantiate
