Corroborate
To provide evidence that supports a statement or theory; to confirm or strengthen a claim by providing additional information.
verbCorroborate
To provide evidence that supports a statement or theory; to confirm or strengthen a claim by providing additional information.
verbImagine This
A group of robbers was caught celebrating in a restaurant after robbing a bank. During interrogation by the detective, each of the robbers said they were celebrating a birthday party. Do you believe them?
Sounds Like
kuh-ROB-uh-rate
Looks Like
co-rob-or-ate (segmented as co + rob + or + ate, hinting at 'rob' in the middle)
Remember This
Etymology: from Latin corroborare 'to strengthen, confirm', from com- ('together') + robor- ('strength'). In law, corroboration is evidence that strengthens another piece of evidence or testimony.
Other Forms
Connect With
confirm, verify, substantiate, validate, support
Note
In everyday usage, corroborate means to confirm or provide supporting evidence. It is commonly used with testimony, documents, or data that support a claim or theory.