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Meaning of substantiating
The primary meaning of "substantiating" is to support or confirm something with evidence or proof.
Etymology of substantiating
The word "substantiating" comes from the Latin "substantia," meaning substance or essence, and the suffix "-ating," which forms a verb indicating a process or action
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of providing a solid foundation or basis for something
Synonyms
confirming
verifying
validating
corroborating
supporting
authenticating
substantiating
establishing
proving
demonstrating
showing
illustrating
exemplifying
documenting
evidencing
backing
upholding
justifying
rationalizing
explaining
interpreting
elaborating
detailing
expanding
augmenting
strengthening
reinforcing
buttressing
underpinning
founding
Definitions
- To provide evidence or proof to support a claim or statement
- * To make something more solid or substantial by providing a foundation or basis for it
Usage Examples
- The researcher spent months substantiating her hypothesis with data and experiments
- * The company's financial reports substantiate their claim of increased profits
- * The eyewitness testimony substantiated the suspect's alibi