Single word request that means 'make a question stronger"

I would use substantiate.

Substantiate

to show something to be true, or to support a claim with facts:

  • We have evidence to substantiate the allegations against him.
  • Reports that children had been hurt have not been substantiated.

[Cambridge English Dictionary]



Or reinforce

Reinforce

If something reinforces an idea or opinion, it provides more proof or support for it and makes it seem true:

  • The final technical report into the accident reinforces the findings of initial investigations.

[Cambridge English Dictionary]