corroborate meaning and definition

CORROBORATE verb

Definition of corroborate (verb)

1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
   • "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
   • synonyms: affirm, confirm, substantiate, support, sustain
   • antonym: contradict
2. give evidence for
   • synonyms: validate
3. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
   • "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"
   • synonyms: bear out, support, underpin