English

corroborate

kəˈrɑbəˌreɪt, kəˈrɑː.bə.reɪt, kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t, kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t
Meaning: to confirm or support with new evidence
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: kəˈrɑː.bə.reɪt, kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t, kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base corroborate
3rd person singular present corroborates
Present participle corroborating
Past corroborated
Will future will corroborate
Going-to future going to corroborate
Imperative negative don't corroborate / do not corroborate

Example

The witness was able to corroborate the suspect's alibi.
The witness was able to corroborate the suspect's alibi.

Usage Notes

A formal verb often used in legal contexts or scientific research to provide additional proof for a statement or theory.

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