corroborate
/kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/verb
To back up a claim or account by providing further proof or testimony.
Example sentences
- “Two witnesses corroborated his version of events.”
- “Security camera footage corroborated the driver's story.”
A courtroom regular: witnesses corroborate accounts, and evidence corroborates testimony. Do not confuse with 'collaborate', working together.