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corroborare

corroborate

Definition & meaning

The verb corroborare is used to describe the act of strengthening, reinforcing, or confirming something. It is used in two primary contexts:

  1. To strengthen or fortify: To increase the strength, vigor, or resistance of someone or something, often referring to physical health, resolve, or an argument.
  2. To confirm or support: To provide evidence, proof, or additional facts that validate a statement, a theory, or a piece of testimony, making it more credible.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar: It is a transitive verb (it requires a direct object). It belongs to the first conjugation (ending in -are).

Origin: The word comes from the Latin verb corroborare, which is formed by the prefix con- (together/with) and roborare (to strengthen), which in turn derives from robur (hard wood, strength, oak). Etymologically, it suggests giving someone or something the strength of an oak tree.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Rafforzare : To make stronger.
  • Confermare : To confirm the truth of something.
  • Sostenere : To support or uphold an argument.
  • Avvalorare : To add value or weight to a thesis or statement.
  • Consolidare : To make something solid or firm.

Antonyms:

  • Indebolire : To weaken or impair.
  • Smentire : To contradict or prove false.
  • Confutare : To disprove or refute an argument.
  • Fiaccare : To exhaust or sap the energy of someone.

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Examples

I dati corroborano la mia idea.verb

The data corroborate my idea.

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