Corroborates Meaning in English
word · lemma: corroborate
kɝˈɔbɝˌeɪts
ker-AW-ber-ayts
kəɹˈɒbəɹˌeɪts
kuh-ROB-uh-rayts
Definition
To provide evidence or information that supports a statement, theory, or claim; to make something more certain.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and academic; often used in news, science, or law. Common collocations: 'corroborates the evidence', 'corroborates the claim.' Not typically used in everyday conversation; simpler substitutes are 'confirms' or 'supports.'
Spanish: corrobora - confirmaPortuguese (BR): corrobora - confirmaPortuguese (PT): corrobora - confirmaChinese (Simplified): 证实 - 佐证Chinese (Traditional): 證實 - 佐證Hindi: पुष्टि करता है - प्रमाणित करता हैArabic: يؤكد - يدعمBengali: সমর্থন করে - সত্যতা নিশ্চিত করেRussian: подтверждает - подкрепляетJapanese: 裏付ける - 支持するVietnamese: chứng thực - xác nhậnKorean: 입증하다 - 증명하다Turkish: doğrular - teyit ederUrdu: تصدیق کرنا - توثیق کرناIndonesian: menguatkan - membuktikan
Example Sentences
The report corroborates what the witness said.
basic
Scientific data corroborates their findings.
basic
Her story corroborates my memory of the event.
basic
This new evidence really corroborates the theory we've been discussing.
natural
Multiple sources corroborate his version, so I believe him.
natural
The photo he took corroborates her alibi perfectly.
natural