Definition of substantiate

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  • substantiate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • substantiate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • substantiate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of substantiate

  • make real or concrete; give reality or substance to (verb)

    Examples

    1. our ideas must be substantiated into actions

    Synonyms

    1. actualise
    2. actualize
    3. realise
    4. realize
  • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. affirm
    2. confirm
    3. corroborate
    4. support
    5. sustain
  • represent in bodily form (verb)

    Examples

    1. The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist

    Synonyms

    1. body forth
    2. embody
    3. incarnate
  • solidify, firm, or strengthen (verb)

    Examples

    1. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country

See definition of substantiate in Merriam Webster