substantiate

证明；证实

substantiate

使实体化, 证实

substantiate

1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"

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2. represent in bodily form; "He embodies all that is evil wrong with the system"; "The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist"

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3. make real or concrete; give reality or substance to; "our ideas must be substantiated into actions"

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4. solidify, firm, or strengthen; "The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country"

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