corroborate
Say it: kuh-ROB-uh-rayt /kəˈrɑbəreɪt/ · verb
What “corroborate” means
Support a statement with more evidence.
More precisely: To confirm or support a statement with further evidence.
Example: “Two other witnesses corroborated her account of the accident.”
When to use it
When another witness or source supports an existing account, usually in investigations, research or formal discussions of evidence.
Similar words
confirm, back up, verify
Where it comes from
From Latin corroborare, "to strengthen," from robur, "strength."
Quick check
Your friend says a cyclist knocked over the fence, and a separate camera recording supports her account. What does it do?
repeat or corroborate?
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corroborate
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