Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
corroborate-a-story
verb phrase
/kəˈrɒbəreɪt ə ˈstɔːri/
Definition
To confirm or support a story with evidence or testimony.
Examples
- The witness was able to corroborate the defendant’s story during the trial.
- Experts were called in to corroborate the findings of the research.
- She provided documents that corroborated his version of events.
Meaning
When someone corroborates a story, they provide additional details or proof that helps to establish its truthfulness.
Synonyms
- Confirm
- Support
- Validate
- Substantiate
- Authenticate
