English vocabulary · C1
Corroborate
/kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt/ · v.
It means to support a claim with new evidence. You confirm that something is true.
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Example sentences
- Her text message corroborated his story.
- The lab results corroborated the doctor's findings.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- co — together (from Latin)
- robur — strength (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- CONFIRM — say something is true (Direct & Official)
- VERIFY — check that it is true (Check & Prove)
- BACK UP — give extra support (Add Support)
Words with the same root
robur — strength
- robust — strong and healthy
Lesson notes
Corroborate. It means to support a claim with new evidence. You confirm that something is true.
Similar words are confirm, verify, and back up. Use corroborate when new proof supports what was already said.
Her text message corroborated his story. The lab results corroborated the doctor's findings.
From Latin. co- means together. Robur- means strength. Bringing strength together to support a claim — that is corroborate.