Corroborate

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/
• US IPA: /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/

Origin

From Latin corrōborātus, perfect passive participle of corrōborō ("strengthen"), from com- ("together") + rōborō ("strengthen"), from rōbur ("strength").

Full definition of corroborate

Verb

1. (transitive) To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.
• I. TaylorThe concurrence of all corroborates the same truth.
2. (transitive) To make strong; to strengthen.
• I. WattsAs any limb well and duly exercised, grows stronger, the nerves of the body are corroborated thereby.

Related terms

• corroborative
• corroboration
• corroborator