substantiate

UK/səb'stænʃɪeɪt/US/sәb'stænʃieit/

IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something

证实；证明（属实）

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

sub-under, below

stantstand, set, place

-iateto make, having

=substantiate

Built on substance (sub- 'under' + stant 'standing,' from stāre) — what 'stands under' a thing, its solid reality. To substantiate a claim is to give it substance: to put solid evidence under it so it can stand.

Root st still carries 376 more words

Common Collocations

1.substantiate a claim证实一项主张
2.substantiate allegations证实指控
3.fail to substantiate未能证实

Example Sentences

1.
He could not substantiate his allegations with any evidence.
2.
The study substantiates earlier findings about sleep and memory.
3.
Claims of fraud must be substantiated before charges are filed.

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