Synonyms of bear out

bear out

verb

as in to verify

to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of

the newly discovered papers bore out the rumors about the president's personal life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• verify
• confirm
• argue
• support
• prove
• validate
• corroborate
• testify (to)
• vindicate
• certify
• authenticate
• demonstrate
• attest
• witness
• substantiate
• reinforce
• vouch (for)
• establish
• back (up)
• affirm
• guarantee
• document
• declare
• assert
• warrant
• aver
• profess
• avouch
• avow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refute
• disprove
• contradict
• rebut
• deny
• challenge
• question
• contest
• dispute
• gainsay
• disavow
• disclaim

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bear out

Piero Davi was one of thousands of children born out of wedlock that the Vatican repackaged as orphans. — Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 12 July 2026

The film instead concludes with Niki’s banal statement on poverty pushing people to extremes — which isn’t entirely borne out by the reality of the story. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 11 July 2026

The event was born out of an inaugural summer fete known as the 2005 Intonation Music Festival, curated by Pitchfork Media. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

For Hevalow, that perspective wasn’t born out of ignorance of the dangers — it was reinforced by surviving them. — Latif Love july 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026