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substantiate definition

sub·stan·ti·ate (səb stan′s̸hē āt′)

transitive verb substantiated -·at′ed, substantiating -·at′·ing

  1. to give substance or true existence to
  2. to give concrete form or body to; convert into substance; embody
  3. to show to be true or real by giving evidence; prove; confirm

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

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