VocabJLPT N1
to corroborate
Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

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