SUBSTANTIATES Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

substantiates

verb

present tense third-person singular of substantiate

as in proves

to gain full recognition or acceptance of substantiated his claim to local mountaineering fame with a photo of himself on the summit of Mount McKinley

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as in confirms

to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of Mr. MacGregor couldn't substantiate that it was Peter, and not some other rabbit, in the cabbage patch

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as in embodies

to represent in visible form the artist's intense feelings are substantiated by his paintings' bold colors and broad brush strokes

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as in establishes

to show the existence or truth of by evidence substantiate the need for a tuition increase with some concrete figures

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as in reinforces

to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea) Darwin spent the rest of his life gathering evidence to substantiate his theory of the origin of species

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As with all facial massagers, a slight pink flush on the skin indicates a boost in blood circulation, which proves that the tool is working as intended.

Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
While suede is most often associated with jackets, belts, and Western-leaning boots, the new crop of handbag offerings proves that they can be sophisticated, modern, and unique.

Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024

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