substantiated
To provide evidence or proof for a claim
Examples
In a meeting
“Your expense report needs to be substantiated with receipts.”
Over coffee
“He substantiated his complaint with photos of the damaged package.”
Why this word
supported
Supported is general backing, while substantiated means providing concrete evidence or proof
confirmed
Confirmed means verified as true, while substantiated emphasizes the provision of supporting evidence
proven
Proven suggests definitive demonstration, while substantiated specifically refers to backing claims with material evidence
Usage tip
Use when concrete evidence is required to support claims, implies thorough proof
Etymology
Latin substantia (essence, material) — sub- (under) + stare (to stand)
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Related words
validate
To confirm that something is correct, sound, or meets requirements.
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To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of a claim.
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Based on observation or experience rather than theory
probative
Serving to test, prove, or demonstrate something, especially as evidence
corroborate
To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
confirm
To establish that something is definitely true or will happen