alátámasztják

Alátámasztják is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they substantiate” or “they back up with evidence.” It is the third-person plural present indicative active form of the verb alátámasztani, which means to substantiate, to support a statement or claim with evidence. The prefix alá- combined with támasztani conveys the sense of underpinning or reinforcing something with support.

In use, alátámasztják requires a direct object that designates what is being supported, such as a claim, hypothesis, argument, or statement. Common constructions include alátámasztják az állítást, alátámasztják a hipotézist, or alátámasztják az érvelést. Example: A kutatók alátámasztják az eredményeiket a begyűjtött adatokkal. Another example: A vizsgálat adatai alátámasztják a hipotézist.

Etymology and nuance: alátámasztani combines alá- (“under”) and támasztani (“to support”), creating a sense of underpinning or providing supporting evidence for a conclusion. The verb is common in academic, legal, and journalistic contexts, where claims must be backed by data or reasoning. Related forms include alátámasztott (substantiated), alátámasztás (substantiation), and other persons and tenses derived from alátámasztani. Distinct from synonymics like bizonyít (to prove) or igazol (to certify), alátámasztják emphasizes the act of backing up a statement with supporting material. In English, it is typically translated as “they substantiate,” “they back up,” or “they corroborate.”