substantiate

To substantiate is to prove a claim to be true or back up a claim with evidence.

(verb)

When you do a research project to prove a scientific theory, this is an example of a situation where you substantiate the theory.

See substantiate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

Origin: < ModL substantiatus, pp. of substantiare < L substantia, substance

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See substantiate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb sub·stan·ti·at·ed, sub·stan·ti·at·ing, sub·stan·ti·ates

To support with proof or evidence; verify: substantiate an accusation. See Synonyms at confirm.
a. To give material form to; embody.
b. To make firm or solid.
To give substance to; make real or actual.

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Origin: New Latin substantiāre, substantiāt-

Origin: , from Latin substantia, substance; see substance

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