Collaborate vs. corroborate

What does collaborate mean?

Collaborate means to cooperate or work together on a matter, such as a project.

For example:

·      Let’s collaborate on our next academic study.

What does corroborate mean?

Corroborate means to back up the reliability of something with evidence or proof.

For example:

·      I can corroborate his whereabouts on the night of the murder.

What’s the difference between collaborate and corroborate?

Collaborate means to work together on something while corroborate means to back up the reliability of something.

For example:

·      I can collaborate with him on the project but I can’t corroborate his research.