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

attesting

verb

present participle of attest

as in certifying

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

certifying
affirming
guaranteeing
authenticating
witnessing
asserting
testifying (to)
averring
professing
vouching (for)
avouching
avowing
warranting
vowing

as in testifying

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

testifying
verifying
witnessing
swearing
bearing witness
vouching
deposing
promising
vowing

as in confirming

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

confirming
verifying
supporting
arguing
corroborating
certifying
proving
validating
demonstrating
substantiating
authenticating
vindicating
witnessing
affirming
bearing out
reinforcing
establishing
documenting
asserting
declaring
guaranteeing
professing
averring
warranting
avowing
testifying (to)
avouching
vouching (for)
reenforcing
backing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

refuting
disproving
contradicting
rebutting
denying
disclaiming
disavowing
disputing
questioning
contesting
challenging
gainsaying

单词	attesting
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 attesting verb present participle of attest 1 as in certifying to declare (something) to be true or genuine the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance certifying affirming guaranteeing authenticating witnessing asserting testifying (to) averring professing vouching (for) avouching avowing warranting vowing 2 as in testifying 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 testifying verifying witnessing swearing bearing witness vouching deposing promising vowing 3 as in confirming to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of I'll attest that she was at the party Synonyms & Similar Words confirming verifying supporting arguing corroborating certifying proving validating demonstrating substantiating authenticating vindicating witnessing affirming bearing out reinforcing establishing documenting asserting declaring guaranteeing professing averring warranting avowing testifying (to) avouching vouching (for) reenforcing backing (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms refuting disproving contradicting rebutting denying disclaiming disavowing disputing questioning contesting challenging gainsaying See More
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