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What's a better word for "confirm"?
SUBSTANTIATE
Definition:
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
Synonyms:
Affirm, Justify, Support
Antonyms:
Disprove, Negate, Refute
Examples:
He tried to substantiate his excuse for being late, but 'alien abduction' lacked convincing evidence.
She claimed she was an expert in chess, but her losses to a beginner failed to substantiate that claim.
Etymology:
From Latin substantiare ('to give substance to'), based on substantia ('substance').
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