attest

verb

at·test ə-ˈtest How to pronounce attest (audio)

attested; attesting; attests

transitive verb

: to affirm to be true or genuine

specifically : to authenticate by signing as a witness

: to authenticate officially

: to establish or verify the usage of

a word that was first attested in the 18th century

: to be proof of : manifest

Her record attests her integrity.

: to put on oath

intransitive verb

: to show, prove, or state that something is true or real

—usually used with to

I can attest to the truth of his statement.attest to a belief

attester

ə-ˈte-stər How to pronounce attest (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

I can attest that what he has said is true. The certificate attests the authenticity of the painting.

Recent Examples on the Web Her skepticism is fair, as Children of the Underground might attest.

Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2022 Those other extracurricular activities might be even more impressive than being a two-year starter at right guard, and Penny is plenty good at that, as his teammates can attest.

Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 As those of us who lived through the decade can attest, this is actually period-appropriate.

Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 As generations of twentieth-century Italian mothers and their children can attest, giving a woman no choice but to anonymously surrender her baby is a route to ruined lives.

Maria Laurino, The New Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 But finding the right candidate takes time, as Oregon State can attest.

oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2022 As with Murray, the question of Williamson’s talent was as clear as day, as anyone who has seen him at full strength and marveled at the remarkable agility of the big man can attest.

Don Yaeger, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 As anyone who has recently applied for a passport can attest, U.S. passport agencies are still catching up from the pandemic lockdown.

Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 As anyone who’s out and about can attest, though, many Californians are not heeding that call.

Luke Money, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2022 See More

单词	attester
释义	attest verb at·test ə-ˈtest attested; attesting; attests transitive verb 1 a : to affirm to be true or genuine specifically : to authenticate by signing as a witness b : to authenticate officially 2 : to establish or verify the usage of a word that was first attested in the 18th century 3 : to be proof of : manifest Her record attests her integrity. 4 : to put on oath intransitive verb : to show, prove, or state that something is true or real —usually used with to I can attest to the truth of his statement.attest to a belief attester ə-ˈte-stər noun Synonyms authenticate avouch certify testify (to) vouch (for) witness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I can attest that what he has said is true. The certificate attests the authenticity of the painting. Recent Examples on the Web Her skepticism is fair, as Children of the Underground might attest. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2022 Those other extracurricular activities might be even more impressive than being a two-year starter at right guard, and Penny is plenty good at that, as his teammates can attest. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 As those of us who lived through the decade can attest, this is actually period-appropriate. Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 As generations of twentieth-century Italian mothers and their children can attest, giving a woman no choice but to anonymously surrender her baby is a route to ruined lives. Maria Laurino, The New Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 But finding the right candidate takes time, as Oregon State can attest. oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2022 As with Murray, the question of Williamson’s talent was as clear as day, as anyone who has seen him at full strength and marveled at the remarkable agility of the big man can attest. Don Yaeger, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 As anyone who has recently applied for a passport can attest, U.S. passport agencies are still catching up from the pandemic lockdown. Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 As anyone who’s out and about can attest, though, many Californians are not heeding that call. Luke Money, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- + testis witness — more at testament First Known Use circa 1500, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Kids Definition attest verb at·test ə-ˈtest attested; attesting : to show or give proof of : say to be true I can attest to his innocence. Legal Definition attest verb at·test ə-ˈtest transitive verb : to bear witness to : affirm to be true or genuine specifically : to authenticate (as a will) by signing as a witness intransitive verb : to bear witness : testify —often used with to History and Etymology for attest Latin attestari, from ad to + testari to call to witness, from testis witness attester noun as in witness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance witness reporter informant responder respondent testifier answerer replier pollee interviewee Antonyms & Near Antonyms interviewer pollster canvaser canvasser poller questioner inquirer querist asker querier See More
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attest

verb

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Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

verb

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verb

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