corroborate

/kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/verb

To back up a claim or account by providing further proof or testimony.

Example sentence

“Two witnesses corroborated his version of events.”

A courtroom regular: witnesses corroborate accounts, and evidence corroborates testimony. Do not confuse with 'collaborate', working together.

Related words

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