testifyverb [ I or T ]
uk/ˈtes.tɪ.faɪ/us/ˈtes.tə.faɪ/C2 to speak seriously about something, especially in a law court, or to give or provide proof:
[ + that ] He testified that he had seen the man leaving the building around the time of the murder.
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- I can testify to the foregoing since I was actually present when it happened.
- They were subpoenaed to testify before the judge.
- Ten witnesses are expected to testify at the trial today.
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