What does "circumstantiate" mean?

To describe, verify or prove by setting out circumstantial evidence

What is a synonym for "circumstantiate"?

Common synonyms include: adduce, affirm, anatomize, atomize, attest, authenticate.

verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To describe, verify or prove by setting out circumstantial evidence
"Neither will time permit to circumstantiate these particulars, which I have only touched in the general."
2
give circumstantial evidence for wordnet
3
To place in particular circumstances; to invest with particular accidents or adjuncts.
"If the act were otherwise circumstantiated, it might will that freely which now it wills reluctantly."

"Neither will time permit to circumstantiate these particulars, which I have only touched in the general."

Blend of circumstantial + -ate.

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