Main Entry: sub·stan·ti·ate

Pronunciation: \səb-ˈstan(t)-shē-ˌāt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): sub·stan·ti·at·ed; sub·stan·ti·at·ing

Date: 1657

1 : to give substance or form to : embody
2 : to establish by proof or competent evidence : verify <substantiate a charge>

synonyms see confirm

— sub·stan·ti·a·tion \-ˌstan(t)-shē-ˈā-shən\ noun

— sub·stan·ti·a·tive \-ˈstan(t)-shē-ˌā-tiv\ adjective