substantiate
(verb)
verb
1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Similar word(s): affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain
Definition categories: cognition
2. represent in bodily form
- The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist
Similar word(s): embody, incarnate
Definition categories: stative, be
3. make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
- our ideas must be substantiated into actions
Similar word(s): actualise, actualize, realise, realize
Definition categories: creation, create, make
4. solidify, firm, or strengthen
- The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country
Definition categories: change, fortify, strengthen