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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sub•stan•ti•ate /səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -at•ed, -at•ing. - to show or establish (a claim, opinion, etc.) by proof or strong evidence:to substantiate a charge.
sub•stan•ti•a•tion /səbˌstænʃiˈeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]See -stan-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sub•stan•ti•ate (səb stan′shē āt′),USA pronunciation v.t., -at•ed, -at•ing. - to establish by proof or competent evidence:to substantiate a charge.
- to give substantial existence to:to substantiate an idea through action.
- to affirm as having substance;
give body to; strengthen:to substantiate a friendship.
- Neo-Latin substantiātus (past participle of substantiāre), equivalent. to Latin substanti(a) substance + -ātus -ate1
- 1650–60
sub•stan′ti•a′ta•ble, adj. sub•stan′ti•a′tion, n. sub•stan′ti•a′tive, adj. sub•stan′ti•a′tor, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged prove, confirm, verify, validate.
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