What is the meaning of corroborate?

Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts.
- usage: "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
- synonyms: confirm, sustain, substantiate, support, affirm
Give evidence for.
- synonyms: validate
Support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm.
- usage: "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"
- synonyms: underpin, bear out, support

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