substantiate
gb/sʌbstˈænʃiˌeɪt/ us/sʌbstˈænʃiˌeɪt/
C1
English
alátámaszt, igazol
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
alátámaszt
C1
Usage pattern:
substantiate [a claim/allegation/argument] (with [evidence/details])
The company couldn’t substantiate its claims about the product’s health benefits.
A vállalat nem tudta alátámasztani a termék egészségügyi előnyeiről szóló állításait.
Investigators asked her to substantiate the allegation with emails and receipts.
A nyomozók arra kérték, hogy e-mailekkel és nyugtákkal támassza alá az állítását.
The article makes serious accusations but doesn’t substantiate them with any sources.
Learner examples
You must substantiate your claim with evidence.
Az állításodat bizonyítékokkal kell alátámasztanod.
He could not substantiate what he said.
Nem tudta alátámasztani, amit mondott.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse substantiate with substitute (to replace) or substandard (low quality).
Meaning
support a claim with evidence
Collocations
substantiate a claim
|substantiate an allegation
|substantiate an argument
|substantiate a complaint
|substantiate a report
|substantiate the accusation
|substantiate the charges
|substantiate findings
|substantiate with evidence
|substantiate with documents
Synonyms
support (More general and less formal; may not imply strong evidence.)
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back up (Common and informal; emphasizes giving supporting details.)
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corroborate (Often means confirming with independent evidence or testimony.)
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verify (Emphasizes checking and confirming accuracy.)
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prove (Stronger; suggests conclusive evidence.)
Antonyms
refute (Show a claim is false with counter-evidence or argument.)
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disprove (Demonstrate that a claim cannot be true.)
Themes
communication
|law
|work
|academia
Definition
To prove something is true by giving evidence.
To show that a statement or claim is true by providing evidence or reliable information.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
igazol
B2
Usage pattern:
[an investigation/audit/review] substantiates [a complaint/report/suspicion]
The internal review substantiated the employee’s complaint.
A belső vizsgálat igazolta az alkalmazott panaszát.
The audit substantiated concerns about missing funds.
Az audit igazolta az eltűnt pénzzel kapcsolatos aggályokat.
After interviewing witnesses, the police said the report was substantiated.
Learner examples
The investigation substantiated her complaint.
A vizsgálat igazolta a panaszát.
The report was substantiated by evidence.
A jelentést bizonyítékok támasztották alá.
Common mistake:
This meaning is often used in the passive (e.g., The complaint was substantiated).
Meaning
confirm after investigation
Collocations
substantiate a complaint
|substantiate a suspicion
|substantiate a report
|substantiate the complaint
|be substantiated
|fully substantiated
|partially substantiated
|substantiated by the evidence
|substantiated by witnesses
|substantiated by records
Synonyms
confirm (More common; may not specifically emphasize evidence.)
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validate (Emphasizes showing something is legitimate or well-founded.)
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bear out (Less formal; often used for facts or predictions.)
Antonyms
dismiss (Reject as not worthy of consideration or not supported.)
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invalidate (Show something is not sound or not acceptable.)
Themes
law
|work
|government
Definition
To find that something is true after checking.
To confirm that an accusation, report, or suspicion is true, especially after checking the facts.
VERB
C2
FORMAL
3
alátámaszt
C1
Usage pattern:
substantiate [an idea/plan/explanation] (with [details/examples])
She used real customer stories to substantiate her presentation.
Valódi vásárlói történetekkel támasztotta alá az előadását.
The author substantiates the theory by adding historical examples and data.
A szerző történelmi példákkal és adatokkal támasztja alá az elméletet.
We need to substantiate the proposal with a clear budget and timeline.
Learner examples
Please substantiate your idea with examples.
Kérlek, példákkal támaszd alá az ötletedet.
Common mistake:
In this sense, substantiate means ‘make more solid with details,’ not ‘make something larger’ or ‘substitute.’
Meaning
make an idea more concrete
Collocations
substantiate an idea
|substantiate a theory
|substantiate a proposal
|substantiate an explanation
|substantiate with examples
|substantiate with details
|substantiated by data
|substantiated by research
|substantiate the model
|substantiate the hypothesis
Synonyms
flesh out (More informal; focuses on adding detail and development.)
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develop (Broader; not necessarily about evidence.)
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bolster (Emphasizes strengthening, often with added support or detail.)
Antonyms
vague (Not an exact opposite verb, but contrasts with making something more definite.)
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oversimplify (Reduce needed detail instead of adding substance.)
Themes
communication
|writing
|academia
Definition
To make an idea clearer by adding details.
To make an idea, plan, or explanation more definite or real by adding specific detail or substance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
substantiate
IPA
GB/sʌbstˈænʃiˌeɪt/
US/sʌbstˈænʃiˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
sub - stan - ti - ate (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stan)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: substantiate
- 3rd Person Singular: substantiates
- Present Participle: substantiating
- Past: substantiated
Expressions
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