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The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Circumstantiate \Cir`cum*stan"ti*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Circumstantiated ; p. pr. & vb. n. Circumstantiating .] To place in particular circumstances; to invest with particular accidents or adjuncts. [R.] If the act were otherwise circumstantiated, it ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1650s, from Latin circumstantia "surrounding condition" (see circumstance ) + -ate (2). Related: Circumstantiated ; circumstantiating ; circumstantiation .

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. 1 To describe, verify or prove by setting out circumstantial evidence 2 To place in particular circumstances; to invest with particular accidents or adjuncts.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
v. give circumstantial evidence for