bear-out

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Bear out' is when something is confirmed or substantiated. It's not just about saying something is true, but having evidence or facts to support it.

Examples in Different Contexts

In creative projects, 'bearing out' might involve confirming the effectiveness of a concept. A director could comment, 'The audience’s positive reaction bore out our creative choices.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Our profits have been dipping ever since implementing the new business model. Perhaps our initial skepticism was warranted.

Response:

I believe the employee survey results will bear out the need for rethinking our business model.

Academics

Scenario:

Looking at these recently found letters, it seems there's still much about this era we're learning.

Response:

Yes, these letters definitely bear out some of the theories about the political conflicts of that era.