corroborated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /kəˈrɒbəreɪtɪd/
KK: /kəˈrɑːbəˌreɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Made more certain or confirmed, often by providing additional evidence or support.
Example
The witness's testimony corroborated the defendant's alibi, making it more believable.
Conversation
I heard that the witness's statement was corroborated by the video evidence.
Really? That's great news for the case.
Yeah, it really strengthens their credibility.
Absolutely, it makes everything more reliable.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
validated
substantiated
authenticated
Antonyms
disproved
contradicted
refuted
verb
Definition
To confirm or support something with evidence or proof.
Example
The witness corroborated the suspect's alibi during the trial.
Tense Forms
Past: corroborated
Past Participle: corroborated
Conversation
Did you hear about the meeting yesterday?
Yeah, I did! I heard they corroborated the new policy changes.
That's good to know, I was worried about the confusion.
Root Explanation
Corroborated → It is formed from "cor-" (meaning together) and "roborare" (meaning to strengthen). The word "corroborated" means to strengthen or confirm something by providing additional evidence or support.
Memory Tip
Think of 'together' ('cor-') making something 'stronger' ('roborare') — that's why corroborated means to confirm or support with evidence.
Visually Confused Words
uncorroborated
roborate