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How does the verb corroborate contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of corroborate are authenticate, confirm, substantiate, validate, and verify. While all these words mean "to attest to the truth or validity of something," corroborate suggests the strengthening of what is already partly established.

witnesses corroborated his story

When is it sensible to use authenticate instead of corroborate?

Although the words authenticate and corroborate have much in common, authenticate implies establishing genuineness by adducing legal or official documents or expert opinion.

handwriting experts authenticated the diaries

Where would confirm be a reasonable alternative to corroborate?

The synonyms confirm and corroborate are sometimes interchangeable, but confirm implies the removing of doubts by an authoritative statement or indisputable fact.

confirmed the reports

When is substantiate a more appropriate choice than corroborate?

The meanings of substantiate and corroborate largely overlap; however, substantiate implies the offering of evidence that sustains the contention.

the claims have yet to be substantiated

In what contexts can validate take the place of corroborate?

While in some cases nearly identical to corroborate, validate implies establishing validity by authoritative affirmation or by factual proof.

validated the hypothesis by experiments

When could verify be used to replace corroborate?

In some situations, the words verify and corroborate are roughly equivalent. However, verify implies the establishing of correspondence of actual facts or details with those proposed or guessed at.

all statements of fact in the article have been verified

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of corroborate Nearby video footage from cameras corroborated with witness statements. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 But while evidence and testimony corroborated that collusion occurred in baseball, Droney ruled this case lacked that type of corroboration. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025 Jones urged jurors to look at both sides and take into account that most of the allegations lacked corroborating witnesses. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025 Sheriff’s officials said the crash was recorded on video and corroborated by an off-duty law enforcement witness who saw the crash occur. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for corroborate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corroborate
Verb
  • Refrain from clicking on any links in emails or websites without confirming the authenticity of the sender.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • As officials continue to confirm deaths and search for those missing after the Texas Hill Country floods on Friday, locals have started to share stories of incredible acts of bravery and heroism amid a weekend of anguish.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
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  • In psychology, rituals are known to reduce anxiety and reinforce identity, especially during change.
    Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • For all July 4 plans involving alcohol, plan ahead and verify specific store hours or delivery options directly with retailers.
    Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
  • An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • In Vance’s home state of Ohio, U.S. Secret Service members bolstered a tiny crowd of 8,239, surveying the 26,000-seat venue and surrounding areas for any threat to a man who ranks first in the country’s presidential line of succession.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • Prosecutors said the two men were arguing and Hensley fired four rounds from a 9mm handgun, striking Armstrong, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
  • What made the transformation into a cinematic cut possible was the high quality of the game, argued Pekař.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • The approach Buffett pioneered has proven incredibly effective, raising millions over the years, with his final round alone bringing in $19 million.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • And the petrochemical manufacturers of artificial turf have not proven the safety of their product, especially for children.
    Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025

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“Corroborate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroborate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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