corroborate (corroborer)

verb
/kəˈrɒbəreɪt/
corroborer (corroborer)

Signification

to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding) by providing information or evidence that is consistent with it.
Traduction de la signification
confirmer ou soutenir une déclaration, une théorie ou une découverte
confirmer ou soutenir une déclaration, une théorie ou une découverte

Phrases d'exemple

The witness corroborated the defendant's alibi.

Le témoin a corroboré l'alibi du défendeur.
Le témoin a corroboré l'alibi du défendeur.

The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.

Le témoin a corroboré le témoignage du prévenu.
Le témoin a corroboré le témoignage du prévenu.

Scientific evidence corroborates the theory of evolution.

Les preuves scientifiques corroborent la théorie de l'évolution.
Les preuves scientifiques corroborent la théorie de l'évolution.

Synonymes

confirm, verify, validate, support, authenticate, substantiate
Entrée 1
confirm, verify, validate, support
Entrée 2
confirm, validate, authenticate
Entrée 3
confirm, validate, substantiate

Antonymes

refute, contradict, disprove
Entrée 1
refute, contradict, disprove
Entrée 2
contradict, refute, disprove
Entrée 3
contradict, disprove, refute

Collocations

corroborate evidence, corroborate testimony, corroborate report

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