Pronunciation: s ə b- ' stan(t)-sh ē - ˌ ā t
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -at · ed ; -at · ing
Date: 1657
1 : to give substance or form to : EMBODY
2 : to establish by proof or competent evidence : VERIFY < substantiate a charge>
synonyms see CONFIRM
– sub · stan · ti · a · tion \ - ˌ stan(t)-sh ē - ' ā -sh ə n \ noun
– sub · stan · ti · a · tive \ - ' stan(t)-sh ē - ˌ ā -tiv \ adjective