bears out
Shows to be correct
Bears out means to confirm or support something, typically a claim, theory, or suspicion.
Evidence bears out a hypothesis; events bear out a prediction: The data bears out what we suspected all along.
Time will tell if the results bear out his theory.
- affirmsDeclares something true
- confirmsEstablishes as fact
- corroboratesStrengthens with evidence
- backs upSupports or reverses
- validatesConfirms accuracy or legitimacy
holds true · endorses · supports · aligns · establishes · demonstrates · substantiates · corresponds · evidence · coincides · testimony · rings true · harmonizes · authenticates · proves · stands up · findings · verifies
confirmation vs. refutation
bears outrefutes
Proves something false
disproves · contradicts · invalidates · debunks · falsifies
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