Associations to the word «Substantiate»

Wiktionary

SUBSTANTIATE, verb. (transitive) to verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate
SUBSTANTIATE, verb. (transitive) to give material form or substance to something; to embody; to record in documents

Dictionary definition

SUBSTANTIATE, verb. Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant".
SUBSTANTIATE, verb. Represent in bodily form; "He embodies all that is evil wrong with the system"; "The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist".
SUBSTANTIATE, verb. Make real or concrete; give reality or substance to; "our ideas must be substantiated into actions".
SUBSTANTIATE, verb. Solidify, firm, or strengthen; "The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country".

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras