səbzˈtanchēˌāt, -bˈst-, -taan- sometimes -n(t)sē-, chiefly substand -nchəˌwāt; usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: New Latin substantiatus, past participle of substantiare to substantiate, from Latin substantia substance — more at substance
1. : to impart substance or material form or being to
2.
a. : to put into concrete form : embody
b. : to make solid or firm
3. : to establish the existence or truth of by proof or competent evidence : verify
substantiate a charge
Synonyms: see confirm