C2verbformalacademic
US/kəˈrɑː.bə.reɪt/
UK/kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt/
to give extra evidence that supports a statement, theory or finding
In context
Later experiments corroborated the original findings, giving the theory wider acceptance.
Interviews with parents corroborate what the teachers reported about homework stress.
No witness could corroborate his account of that evening.
Words that go with corroborate
adjective + noun
- corroborating evidenceWithout corroborating evidence, the claim cannot be accepted.
verb + noun
- corroborate the findingsA larger study is needed to corroborate the findings.
- corroborate the storyTwo other students corroborated the story.
- corroborate the claimNo data were offered to corroborate the claim.
adverb + verb
- independently corroboratedThe figures have not been independently corroborated.