These verbs mean to affirm the truth, accuracy, or genuineness of something.
- Confirm implies removal of all doubt:
.... "We must never make experiments to confirm our ideas, but simply to control them" (Claude Bernard). - Corroborate refers to supporting something by means of strengthening evidence:
.... The witness is expected to corroborate the plaintiff's testimony. - To substantiate is to establish by presenting substantial or tangible evidence:
.... "one of the most fully substantiated of historical facts" (James Harvey Robinson). - Authenticate implies the establishment of genuineness of something by the testimony of an expert:
.... Never purchase an antique before it has been authenticated. - Validate refers to establishing the validity of something, such as a theory, claim, or judgment:
.... The divorce validated my parents' original objection to the marriage. - Verify implies proving by comparison with an original or with established fact:
.... The bank refused to cash the check until the signature was verified.
... The American Heritage, http://www.thefreedictionary.com/confirm
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