Both Uses of "corroborate" in "The Great Gatsby"

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Both Uses

corroborate
in
The Great Gatsby
(Edited)

"That's right," corroborated Tom kindly.
p. 19.7

corroborated = 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

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(1) (corroborate)
to support an opinion -- typically with additional evidence or testimony
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)