Meaning & Definition of word "Corroborate"

Corroborate

/kəˈrɒbəreɪt/

verb:

  • 1. To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
    • Example: The witness was brought in to corroborate the defendant's alibi.
  • 2. To provide evidence or information that supports a claim or assertion.
    • Example: The data from the experiment corroborates the scientist's hypothesis.
  • 3. To strengthen or make more certain, especially by providing additional evidence.
    • Example: He presented documents to corroborate his version of the events.

Etymology

Late Middle English: from Latin corroborat- 'strengthened', from the verb corroborare, from cor- 'together' + robur, robor- 'strength'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

corroborate one's story:

to provide evidence that a narrative is true.

corroborate findings:

to support research conclusions with additional evidence.

Related Words

corroboration:

The act of confirming or giving support to a statement or theory.

corroborative:

Serving to confirm or substantiate.

Slang Meanings of corroborate