Attest - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈtest|  American pronunciation of the word attest
Brit.  |əˈtest|  British pronunciation of the word attest

verb

- provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes (syn: certify, demonstrate, evidence, manifest)
His high fever attested to his illness
- authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
I attest this signature
- give testimony in a court of law (syn: testify)
- establish or verify the usage of
This word is not attested until 1993

Extra examples

I can attest that what he has said is true.

The certificate attests the authenticity of the painting.

Several witnesses can attest to her good character.

Luxurious furnishings attested to the wealth of the owner.

Forty-five works remained after his death to attest his prodigious industry.

His high fever attested to his illness

I attest this signature

This word is not attested until 1993

...public speaking is not my métier, as others can attest...

It is with certitude that I can attest to her good character.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: attest
he/she/it: attests
present participle: attesting
past tense: attested
past participle: attested
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