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substantiated

[ suhb-stan-shee-ey-tid ]

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adjective

established by proof or competent evidence:
A single substantiated case of abuse involving our personnel is one case too many.
made tangible or concrete:
According to the Apostle Paul, Christ is the substantiated ideal of the spiritual man.
affirmed as being solid or substantial rather than slight or flimsy; given substance:
The two actors have tons of chemistry—not the touchy-feely, gee-we're-in-love type, but a more substantiated relationship that comes from within.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of substantiate.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of substantiated¹

substantiate ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

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Example Sentences

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Collins said at least one of Kasaine’s complaints was substantiated by the investigation, that Hagekhalil “treated her less favorably than her male colleagues.”

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Some allegations in the investigation were not substantiated, the report said.

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Other neighbours alleged the structural integrity of their homes had also been affected - allegations that are yet to be substantiated.

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The review, ordered by the City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership, will aim to "determine if the concerns can be substantiated" into the claims against MVPA.

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It is also prohibited from listing restaurants on its platform without their consent and must ensure that all claims about driver earnings are accurate and substantiated.

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