substantiating

sub·stan·ti·ate  (sb-stnsh-t)

tr.v. sub·stan·ti·at·ed, sub·stan·ti·at·ing, sub·stan·ti·ates

1. To support with proof or evidence; verify: substantiate an accusation. See Synonyms at confirm.

2.

a. To give material form to; embody.

b. To make firm or solid.

3. To give substance to; make real or actual.

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[New Latin substantire, substantit-, from Latin substantia, substance; see substance.]

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sub·stanti·ation n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

substantiating - serving to support or corroborate; "collateral evidence" corroborative, corroboratory, substantiative, validating, validatory, verificatory, verifying, confirmative, confirmatory, confirming, collateral supportive - furnishing support or assistance; "a supportive family network"; "his family was supportive of his attempts to be a writer"