substantiates (Meaning)

substantiates

to establish by proof or evidence, to give substance or form to, to establish by proof or competent evidence

to establish by proof or evidence, to give substance or form to, to establish by proof or competent evidence

proves, demonstrates, establishes, shows,confirms, authenticates, sustains, validates, bears out, verifies

disproves, refutes, invalidates, discredits,rebuts,confutes

The evidence presented by the prosecution substantiates the claim that the defendant committed the crime.

The research study substantiates the hypothesis that smoking cigarettes increases the risk of lung cancer.

The witness's testimony substantiates the alibi that the accused was present elsewhere at the time of the crime.

The accounting records substantiate the financial statements and confirm the accuracy of the company's financial position.