substantiate

英 [səb'stænʃɪeɪt] 美[səb'stænʃɪet]

• vt. 证实；使实体化

1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts;

"his story confirmed my doubts"

"The evidence supports the defendant"

2. represent in bodily form;

"He embodies all that is evil wrong with the system"

"The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist"

3. make real or concrete; give reality or substance to;

"our ideas must be substantiated into actions"

4. solidify, firm, or strengthen;

"The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country"