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

attest

verb

as in to certify

to declare (something) to be true or genuine the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

certify
affirm
guarantee
witness
authenticate
assert
avouch
testify (to)
profess
aver
avow
vouch (for)
vow
warrant

as in to testify

to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact an eyewitness who will attest to my innocence

Synonyms & Similar Words

testify
swear
verify
witness
vouch
bear witness
depose
promise
vow

as in to verify

to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of I'll attest that she was at the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

verify
confirm
argue
corroborate
support
prove
validate
certify
authenticate
witness
substantiate
vindicate
demonstrate
bear out
affirm
reinforce
guarantee
establish
assert
document
declare
profess
aver
avow
warrant
avouch
testify (to)
vouch (for)
reenforce
back (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

refute
disprove
contradict
deny
rebut
gainsay
disclaim
disavow
challenge
question
dispute
contest

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of attest are certify, vouch, and witness. While all these words mean "to testify to the truth or genuineness of something," attest applies to oral or written testimony usually from experts or witnesses.

attested to the authenticity of the document

The words certify and attest can be used in similar contexts, but certify usually applies to a written statement, especially one carrying a signature or seal.

certified that the candidate had met all requirements

The meanings of vouch and attest largely overlap; however, vouch applies to one who testifies as a competent authority or a reliable person.

willing to vouch for her integrity

Although the words witness and attest have much in common, witness applies to the subscribing of one's own name to a document as evidence of its genuineness.

witnessed the signing of the will

单词	attest
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 attest verb 1 as in to certify to declare (something) to be true or genuine the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance certify affirm guarantee witness authenticate assert avouch testify (to) profess aver avow vouch (for) vow warrant 2 as in to testify to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact an eyewitness who will attest to my innocence Synonyms & Similar Words testify swear verify witness vouch bear witness depose promise vow 3 as in to verify to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of I'll attest that she was at the party Synonyms & Similar Words verify confirm argue corroborate support prove validate certify authenticate witness substantiate vindicate demonstrate bear out affirm reinforce guarantee establish assert document declare profess aver avow warrant avouch testify (to) vouch (for) reenforce back (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms refute disprove contradict deny rebut gainsay disclaim disavow challenge question dispute contest See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of attest are certify, vouch, and witness. While all these words mean "to testify to the truth or genuineness of something," attest applies to oral or written testimony usually from experts or witnesses. attested to the authenticity of the document The words certify and attest can be used in similar contexts, but certify usually applies to a written statement, especially one carrying a signature or seal. certified that the candidate had met all requirements The meanings of vouch and attest largely overlap; however, vouch applies to one who testifies as a competent authority or a reliable person. willing to vouch for her integrity Although the words witness and attest have much in common, witness applies to the subscribing of one's own name to a document as evidence of its genuineness. witnessed the signing of the will
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attest

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