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VocabJLPT N1

to corroborate

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to support (a theory, claim, etc.)
2. to back up

This verb means to back up, substantiate, or provide evidence for a claim or theory. It is commonly used in formal writing and news articles when evidence is presented to support an argument.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Do you have any additional information to back up that theory?

Sentence 2

Honestly, his word alone just isn't enough to back it up.

Sentence 3

The audit report backed up the suspicions of misconduct.

Sentence 4

You can shout all you want, but without evidence you can't back it up!

Sentence 5

Even when challenged, the facts support the claim.