substantiate
/səbˈstænʃieɪt/
sub · stan · ti · ate
səb · ˈstæn · ʃi · eɪt
English Definition
v. To prove; verify
Significado en Español
sustanciar, probar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chứng minh
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Example Sentence
You need to substantiate your claims with evidence.
你需要用证据证实你的声明。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
substance (essence) + iate → to confirm, to make concrete.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “substantiate”.
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A
Neglect
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B
Verify
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C
Ignore
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D
Deny
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B — Verify.
“substantiate” means v. To prove; verify
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The reporter needed solid facts to ______ the very serious accusation.
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A
disprove
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B
substantiate
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C
deny
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D
doubt
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B — substantiate.
“substantiate” means v. To prove; verify
Common questions about “substantiate”
What does “substantiate” mean?
substantiate — v. To prove; verify. In Chinese: 证实， 证明.
How do you pronounce “substantiate”?
substantiate is pronounced /səbˈstænʃieɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: sub · stan · ti · ate.
How do you use “substantiate” in a sentence?
You need to substantiate your claims with evidence. (你需要用证据证实你的声明。)
What are synonyms for “substantiate”?
confirm, verify, prove — all close in meaning to substantiate (v. To prove; verify).
Is “substantiate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. substantiate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “substantiate”?
substance (essence) + iate → to confirm, to make concrete.
