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单词 corroborate
释义 cor·rob·o·rate
I. \kəˈräbəˌrāt, usu -ād.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin corroboratus, past participle of corroborare, from com- + roborare to strengthen, from robor-, robur strength — more at robust
transitive verb
1. obsolete : to make strong or strengthen in body or construction
2. : to establish or make firm
 < corroborate his authority >
: establish legally or by law
3. : to provide evidence of the truth of : make more certain : confirm
 < the authority of religion and science did not corroborate Bellamy's high view of man — Joseph Schiffman >
intransitive verb
: to give evidence or confirmation
Synonyms: see confirm
II. \-b(ə)rə̇t\ adjective
Etymology: Latin corroboratus
archaic : corroborated
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