Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
corroborate
verb
/kəˈrɒbəreɪt/
Definition
To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Examples
- The witness was able to corroborate the suspect’s alibi.
- Researchers conducted experiments to corroborate their initial findings.
- Historians look for multiple sources to corroborate historical events.
Meaning
Corroborate means to provide evidence or testimony that supports or confirms something that has been said or proposed.
Synonyms
- confirm
- verify
- authenticate
- support
- validate
