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verb \ə-ˈtest\Definition of ATTEST
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
3
: to be proof of : manifest <her record attests her integrity>
4
: to put on oath
intransitive verb
: to bear witness : testify <attest to a belief>
— at·tes·ta·tion \ˌa-ˌtes-ˈtā-shən, ˌa-tə-ˈstā-\ noun
— at·test·er \ə-ˈtes-tər\ noun
See Examples of ATTEST
- I can attest that what he has said is true.
- The certificate attests the authenticity of the painting.
Origin of ATTEST
Middle French attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- + testis witness — more at testament
First Known Use: circa 1500
Related to ATTEST
- Synonyms
- certify, authenticate, avouch, testify (to), vouch (for), witness
See Synonym Discussion at certify
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