Word
corroborated
Phoneticscor·rob·o·rat·ed
US/kɝˈɑbɝˌeɪtɪd/
UK/kəɹˈɒbəɹˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
v. to prove that a story or fact is true by providing more evidence. You use this when you want to show that something is not just a guess.
v. to provide evidence or testimony that supports a claim or statement. Transitive — requires a direct object, typically a noun phrase representing the claim or evidence.
Examples
“The witness's testimony corroborated the suspect's story.”
“The forensic evidence found at the scene corroborated the victim's account of the events leading up to the accident.”
“While the initial report suggested a mechanical failure, subsequent data from the flight recorders corroborated the pilot's assertion that human error was the primary cause.”
Examples
simple
“The witness's testimony corroborated the suspect's story.”
contextual
“The forensic evidence found at the scene corroborated the victim's account of the events leading up to the accident.”
complex
“While the initial report suggested a mechanical failure, subsequent data from the flight recorders corroborated the pilot's assertion that human error was the primary cause.”
Real-World Examples
“TeamPCP, a ramshackle but extremely capable gang largely made up of teenagers, took credit for the attack, and researchers have largely corroborated the claim.” “Herbenick’s research has corroborated this finding, but structuring your sex life around your workouts “is not realistic for everyone”, she says.” “While some corroborated the finding, others did not detect a general effect.” “The company says the output must be corroborated through ordinary investigative methods.” Scan code
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