Main Entry: cor·rob·o·rate

Pronunciation: \kə-ˈrä-bə-ˌrāt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): cor·rob·o·rat·ed; cor·rob·o·rat·ing

Etymology: Latin corroboratus, past participle of corroborare, from com- + robor-, robur strength

Date: 1529

: to support with evidence or authority : make more certain

synonyms see confirm

— cor·rob·o·ra·tion \-ˌrä-bə-ˈrā-shən\ noun

— cor·rob·o·ra·tive \-ˈrä-bə-ˌrā-tiv, -ˈrä-b(ə-)rə-\ adjective

— cor·rob·o·ra·tor \-ˈrä-bə-ˌrā-tər\ noun

— cor·rob·o·ra·to·ry \-ˈrä-b(ə-)rə-ˌtȯr-ē\ adjective