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Corroborate Definition & Meaning

corroborate
verb
  1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
  2. give evidence for
  3. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"

"Corroborate" in song lyrics

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  • "If you can't compromise I can't corroborate"
    Scarub f/ Amazon — Shadows

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Frequently asked questions

What does corroborate mean?
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant" give evidence for support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"
What part of speech is corroborate?
Corroborate is a verb.
How many definitions does corroborate have?
Corroborate has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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