Examples & Evidence Vocabulary

to serve as an example of; illustrate

“This case exemplifies the problem we're facing.”

to explain or make something clear by using examples

“Illustrate your point with a specific example.”

to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of

“Can you substantiate these claims with data?”

to confirm or give support to a statement or finding

“Multiple sources corroborate this finding.”

to clearly show the existence or truth of something

“The results demonstrate a clear pattern.”

to check or prove the validity or accuracy of

“We need to validate these assumptions.”

to make sure or demonstrate that something is true

“Verify the information before publishing.”

to prove or show something to be true or genuine

“Can you authenticate the source of this data?”

to quote or refer to as evidence or justification

“Cite your sources when making factual claims.”

to mention or refer to something as support

“Reference the documentation for more details.”

to represent as or provide a concrete example of

“Instantiate the abstract concept with a real-world case.”

to display or show clearly; evidence

“The issues manifest in several ways.”

to reveal the presence of; indicate

“The data evinces a strong correlation.”

to provide or serve as clear evidence of

“The results attest to the method's effectiveness.”

based on observation or experience rather than theory

“We need empirical evidence, not speculation.”

based on personal accounts rather than systematic study

“This is anecdotal—do we have quantitative data?”