Both Uses of
corroborate
in
The Great Gatsby
- "That's right," corroborated Tom kindly.
p. 19.7corroborated = supported (the description of events)
- He looked at me anxiously, as if he hoped I'd corroborate this.
p. 154.1 *corroborate = support an opinion
Definition:
to support an opinion -- typically with additional evidence or testimony