Corroborate meaning

What does “corroborate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“corroborate” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts.

corroborate

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
“his story confirmed my doubts”
“The evidence supports the defendant”
Synonymsconfirm sustain substantiate support affirm
give evidence for
Synonymsvalidate
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
“The stories and claims were born out by the evidence”
Synonymsunderpin bear out support

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University