substantiate

//səbˈstæn.ʃi.eɪt//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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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.