Corroborate

usgb/kəˈrɑːbəreɪt/
verb

To provide evidence or information that supports a statement, theory, or finding.

His version of events was corroborated by witnesses.
Visual representation of "corroborate" - to provide evidence or information that supports a statement, theory, or finding

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  • corroborate the evidence
  • corroborate the theory

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Support Importance

Use 'corroborate' to show that evidence strengthens a belief or story.

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The fingerprints corroborate the suspect's presence at the crime scene.
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Not Proof

'Corroborate' suggests support but doesn't necessarily prove something on its own.

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Her alibi is corroborated by the phone records, but that doesn't prove she's innocent.
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Academic Strength

In academic writing, 'corroborate' signifies a finding is backed up by research.

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Past studies corroborate our hypothesis about climate change effects.
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