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corroborating

/kəˈrɑbəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /kəˈrɒbəˌreɪtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.

Examples :

"The witness's testimony was crucial because it was corroborating the victim's account of the event. "
law statement communication

Related Words

Illustration incident

incident noun

/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/

An event or occurrence.

"It was an incident that he hoped to forget."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration confirm

confirm verb

/kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/

To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.

"The coach's pep talk confirmed the team's resolve to win the championship. "

Illustration testimony

testimony noun

/ˈtɛstɪməni/ /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/

Statements made by a witness in court.

"The witness gave testimony about what she saw during the schoolyard fight. "

Illustration supporting

supporting verb

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/

To keep from falling.

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

Illustration strengthen

strengthen verb

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

Illustration security

security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

Illustration witness

witness noun

/ˈwɪtnəs/

Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.

"She can bear witness, since she was there at the time."

Illustration additional

additional noun

/əˈdɪʃənəl/

Something added.

"The teacher assigned additional homework for the weekend. "

Illustration support

support noun

/səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔɹt/

(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

Illustration evidence

evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "