Corroborate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /kə-ˈrä-bə-ˌrāt/ cor·rob·o·rate

Meaning & Definition of Corroborate

Corroborate (verb)

  1. to support or help prove with evidence or authority, make more certain

Corroborate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of

    "the witnesses corroborated the policeman's testimony"

    similar: argue, attest, authenticate, bear out, certify, confirm, substantiate, support, validate, verify, vindicate
    related: avouch, back (up), testify (to), vouch (for), witness, guarantee, warrant, affirm, assert, aver, avow, declare, profess, demonstrate, document, establish, prove, reinforce
    opposite: disprove, rebut, refute
    near: contradict, gainsay, deny, disavow, disclaim, challenge, contest, dispute, question

  2. to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)

    "my personal experience does not corroborate your faith in the essential goodness of people"

    similar: back, bolster, buttress, reinforce, shore (up), substantiate, support
    related: confirm, establish, prove, verify, affirm, avouch, validate
    near: undercut, undermine, weaken

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Corroborate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Corroborate:

argue, attest, authenticate, bear out, certify, confirm, substantiate, support, validate, verify, vindicate, back, bolster, buttress, reinforce, shore (up)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Corroborate

Words with the opposite meaning of Corroborate:

disprove, rebut, refute

Related Words for Corroborate

avouch, back (up), testify (to), vouch (for), witness, guarantee, warrant, affirm, assert, aver, avow, declare, profess, demonstrate, document, establish, prove

Near Antonyms of Corroborate

contradict, gainsay, deny, disavow, disclaim, challenge, contest, dispute, question, undercut, undermine, weaken

Word Forms of Corroborate

Inflections: corroborated, corroborating

Derived words: corroboration (noun), corroborative (adjective), corroborator (noun), corroboratory (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Corroborate

Latin corroboratus, past participle of corroborare, from com- + robor-, robur strength

First known use: 1529

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Corroborate

Frequently Asked Questions about Corroborate

What does "Corroborate" mean?

"Corroborate" means to support or help prove with evidence or authority, make more certain. As a verb, it is defined as: to support or help prove with evidence or authority, make more certain. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Corroborate"?

Other words for "Corroborate" include argue, attest, authenticate, bear out, certify, confirm, substantiate and support. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Corroborate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Corroborate"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Corroborate". Common alternatives include argue, attest, authenticate, bear out, certify, confirm, substantiate, support, validate and verify.

What is the opposite of "Corroborate"?

Antonyms of "Corroborate" include disprove, rebut and refute. Near antonyms include contradict, gainsay, deny and disavow.

How do you use "Corroborate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Corroborate" in a sentence: "the witnesses corroborated the policeman's testimony"; "my personal experience does not corroborate your faith in the essential goodness of people".

Is "Corroborate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Corroborate" is a verb.

Is "Corroborate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Corroborate" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Corroborate"?

"Corroborate" is pronounced /kə-ˈrä-bə-ˌrāt/ and divided into syllables as cor·rob·o·rate.