All 4 Uses of
corroborate
in
David Copperfield
- I heard that Mr. Sharp and Mr. Mell were both supposed to be wretchedly paid; and that when there was hot and cold meat for dinner at Mr. Creakle's table, Mr. Sharp was always expected to say he preferred cold; which was again corroborated by J. Steerforth, the only parlour-boarder.†
Chpt 4-6
- CHAPTER 23 I CORROBORATE Mr. DICK, AND CHOOSE A PROFESSION When I awoke in the morning I thought very much of little Em'ly, and her emotion last night, after Martha had left.†
Chpt 22-24
- I have frequently endeavoured to find decisive corroboration of those suspicions, but without effect.†
Chpt 37-39 *
- 'Affection,' said Miss Lavinia, glancing at her sister for corroboration, which she gave in the form of a little nod to every clause, 'mature affection, homage, devotion, does not easily express itself.†
Chpt 40-42
Definition:
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(corroborate) to support an opinion -- typically with additional evidence or testimony