corroborate — to confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding) by providing evidence
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding) by providing evidence
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈrɑːbəreɪt/
Example Sentences
- The security camera footage corroborated the pizza delivery guy's claim that the customer was already asleep when he arrived.
- Three independent studies corroborate the benefits of chocolate for mental health.
- My dog's guilty expression corroborated my suspicion that he had eaten my homework again.
corroborate
VERB[/kəˈrɑːbəreɪt/]
to confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding) by providing evidence
Evidence confirms the testimony
Core evidence Rob rates - he confirms and corroborates!
They collaborate to elaborate and corroborate!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'corroborare', composed of 'cor-' (together) and 'roborare' (to strengthen), derived from 'robur' meaning oak or strength. The word entered English in the 16th century through legal and formal contexts.
Breakdown
cor- (together) + robor- (strength, from robur meaning oak/strength) + -ate (verb suffix) = corroborate (to strengthen together, confirm)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The security camera footage corroborated the pizza delivery guy's claim that the customer was already asleep when he arrived.”
“Three independent studies corroborate the benefits of chocolate for mental health.”
“My dog's guilty expression corroborated my suspicion that he had eaten my homework again.”
“The archaeological findings corroborate the historical accounts of ancient trade routes.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.