• (v. t.) To place in particular circumstances; to invest with particular accidents or adjuncts. • (v. t.) To prove or confirm by circumstances; to enter into details concerning.
Cir`cum·stan'ti·ate transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Circumstantiated ; present participle & verbal noun Circumstantiating .] [ See Circumstantiating ] 1. To place in particular circumstances; to invest with ...
[v] - give circumstantial evidence for
circumstantiate 1. To set forth or to verify with circumstances. 2. To give detailed proof or description of. 3. To provide evidence to support an argument or an allegation.
verb give circumstantial evidence for
to set forth or support with circumstances or particulars: Documents circumstantiated her evidence. · to describe fully or minutely: He circumstantiated the accident.