corroborate

/kəˈrɑb·əˌreɪt/ v [T]

Definition

› to add information in support of an idea, opinion, or statement: Recent research seems to corroborate the theory. corroboration

/kəˌrɑb·əˈreɪ·ʃən/ n [U] › She accused him without corroboration of any kind.

(Definition of corroborate v from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

If a reason, argument or explanation holds water, it is true

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