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IPA /kəˈrɒbəˌreɪt/
To provide additional evidence or information that supports a statement, account or claim and makes it more believable.
The delivery photo helped corroborate my neighbour's account of what happened.
IPA /ˌæsəˈteɪn/
To find out something with confidence by checking information, asking questions or making a careful effort to investigate.
We called the station to ascertain whether the last train was running.
IPA /səbˈstænʃɪeɪt/
To provide facts or evidence that show a statement, explanation or claim is true or has a sound basis.
I kept the receipt to substantiate my complaint about the faulty toaster.
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