corroborate

Definition of corroborate from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

NAmE//kəˈrɑbəˌreɪt//

[intransitive, transitive, often passive] corroborate (something) (formal)

to provide evidence or information that supports a statement, theory, etc. synonym confirm The evidence was corroborated by two independent witnesses. corroborating evidence

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NAmE//kəˌrɑbəˈreɪʃn//

noun [uncountable] The prosecution provided corroboration for her allegation.

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corrie noun
corrigendum noun
corroborate
corroborative adjective
corrode verb