Spell Bee Word: corroborate

Basic Details

Word: Corroborate

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To confirm or give support to a statement or idea.

Synonyms: Confirm, validate, support

Antonyms: Deny, contradict, refute

Idioms and Phrases

1. Corroborate one’s story: To provide evidence that supports someone’s account of events. Example: "The witness was able to corroborate the suspect's story during the trial."
2. Corroborating evidence: Additional information that confirms or supports other evidence. Example: "The detective found corroborating evidence that helped solve the mystery."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The scientist was excited to have experimental results that would corroborate her theory about climate change.

Example 2: It’s important to corroborate facts before making a strong claim in an essay.

Example 3: The doctor called in another expert to corroborate his diagnosis of the patient’s illness.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "corroborate" comes from the Latin word “corroborare,” which means “to strengthen”? This reflects its use in confirming and adding strength to a statement or claim.

Famous Quote

"The truth is the only thing that never changes and can corroborate your existence." – Harville Hendrix

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "corroborate" mean?

a) To deny an accusation
b) To confirm or support a statement
c) To argue against
d) To ignore evidence

Answer: b) To confirm or support a statement

2. Which of these is a synonym of "corroborate"?

a) Support
b) Deny
c) Ignore
d) Oppose

Answer: a) Support

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "corroborate"?

a) Confirm
b) Refute
c) Validate
d) Affirm

Answer: b) Refute

4. Which sentence uses "corroborate" correctly?

a) The chef managed to corroborate the recipe by adding more salt.
b) The scientist wanted to corroborate her findings with more data.
c) He decided to corroborate the movie by watching it again.
d) The gardener corroborated the flowers by watering them daily.

Answer: b) The scientist wanted to corroborate her findings with more data.

5. Which idiom means to support a claim?

a) Corroborate one’s story
b) Run like the wind
c) Break the ice
d) Jump on the bandwagon

Answer: a) Corroborate one’s story