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单词 attesters
释义

attest

verb

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

Synonyms

  • authenticate
  • avouch
  • certify
  • testify (to)
  • vouch (for)
  • witness
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Example Sentences

I can attest that what he has said is true. The certificate attests the authenticity of the painting.
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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 How to pronounce attest (audio)
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 How to pronounce attest (audio)

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

attesters

noun

plural of attester
as in witnesses

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • witnesses
  • informants
  • reporters
  • responders
  • repliers
  • respondents
  • testifiers
  • answerers
  • interviewees
  • pollees

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • interviewers
  • canvassers
  • pollsters
  • canvasers
  • pollers
  • questioners
  • inquirers
  • querists
  • askers
  • queriers
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