Synonyms for bear out

Most common

maintain · justify · uphold · attest · lug out

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for.

   bear someone out on something

Example sentences

• maintain Algeria is determined to maintain its sovereignty.
• justify It's said that 'the ends justify the means', right?
• uphold Many people uphold the stance that 95% of DNA is junk.
• attest The fingerprints on the knife attest to her guilt.

By length

6 letters

uphold², attest²

7 letters

support², justify³

8 letters

maintain², underpin³

11 letters

corroborate⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (uphold² = 2 syllables).