Definition of bear out
transitive verb
:confirm, substantiate
- a theory borne out by data
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Examples of bear out in a Sentence
the newly discovered papers bore out the rumors about the president's personal life
First Known Use of bear out
15th century
bear out Synonyms
Synonyms
argue, attest, authenticate, confirm, certify, corroborate, substantiate, support, validate, verify, vindicateAntonyms
disprove, rebut, refuteRelated Words
avouch, back (up), testify (to), vouch (for), witness; guarantee, warrant; affirm, assert, aver, avow, declare, profess; demonstrate, document, establish, prove, reinforce (also reenforce)Near Antonyms
contradict, gainsay; deny, disavow, disclaim; challenge, contest, dispute, questionLearn More about bear out
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