English / phrase
Back up claims
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to provide credible evidence, facts, or data to substantiate assertions or statements
In context
01
If you want the committee to approve your proposal, you must back up claims with verifiable empirical data.
02
The investigative article lost credibility because the reporter failed to back up claims with reliable sources.
Synonyms
Substantiate claims,support assertions,corroborate statements
Antonyms
Make baseless accusations,fabricate claims,undermine statements
Collocations
Back up claims with evidence,fail to back up claims,back up claims with facts