SUBSTANTIATE


Meaning of SUBSTANTIATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ səb-ˈstan(t)-shē-ˌāt ]

transitive verb

( -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 -ˌstan(t)-shē-ˈā-shən noun

• sub·stan·ti·a·tive -ˈstan(t)-shē-ˌā-tiv adjective

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