Definitions

1. verb

to confirm or support the truth or validity of something, typically by providing evidence

“The witness’s testimony helped to corroborate the suspect’s alibi.”

2. verb

to strengthen or confirm something, typically by adding evidence

“The new data helped to corroborate the scientist’s theory.”

3. noun

the act of confirming or supporting the truth or validity of something

“The process of corroborating the evidence took several weeks.”

4. noun

something that confirms or supports the truth or validity of something

“The corroborating witness testified in court.”