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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

substantiate

/səbˈstænʃɪeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does substantiate mean?

verb

To provide evidence or facts to support a statement or claim, or to make something more solid or real. To prove or confirm the existence or truth of something.

Example

"The journalist tried to substantiate the allegations by interviewing multiple sources."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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