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Corroborating

Verb / kɜ:ˈɑ:bɜ:ˌeɪtɪŋ / Another word for corroborating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Corroborating means to confirm or support something with evidence or facts.

Synonyms & similar words

corroborate affirm validate support substantiate sustain underpin negate confirm bearout confirming verifying substantiating validating attesting supporting upholding proving endorsing certifying justifying ratifying affirming witnessing establishing

Example sentences

  1. The detective was able to corroborate the suspect's alibi with video evidence.
  2. The DNA evidence corroborated the witness's testimony.
  3. The documents were used to corroborate the historical account.
  4. The eyewitness was able to corroborate the victim's statement.
  5. The medical report corroborated the patient's symptoms.

Quotes

  • The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. - Winston Churchill
  • The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil. - Cicero
  • I believe in evidence. I believe in observation, measurement, and reasoning, confirmed by independent observers. - Isaac Asimov

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