substantiate
//səbˈstæn.ʃi.eɪt//
Verb
substantiateInfinitive
substantiatePresent tense
substantiatedPast tense
substantiatedPast participle
substantiatingPresent participle
substantiatesThird-person singular
1
To provide evidence or proof to support or verify a claim, theory, or statement.
The scientist was able to substantiate her theory with extensive research data.
2
To give material form or substance to something abstract; to make real or concrete.
The architect worked hard to substantiate her vision into a real building.