Associations to the word «Substantiate»

Wiktionary

SUBSTANTIATE, verb. (transitive) to verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate
SUBSTANTIATE, verb. (transitive) to give material form or substance to something; to embody; to record in documents

Dictionary definition

SUBSTANTIATE, verb. Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant".
SUBSTANTIATE, verb. Represent in bodily form; "He embodies all that is evil wrong with the system"; "The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist".
SUBSTANTIATE, verb. Make real or concrete; give reality or substance to; "our ideas must be substantiated into actions".
SUBSTANTIATE, verb. Solidify, firm, or strengthen; "The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke