testify
tes·ti·fy
verb \ˈtes-tə-ˌfī\tes·ti·fiedtes·ti·fy·ing
Definition of TESTIFY
intransitive verb
1
a : to make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief : bear witness b : to serve as evidence or proof
2
: to express a personal conviction
3
: to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact (as in a court)
transitive verb
2
3
: to declare under oath before a tribunal or officially constituted public body
— tes·ti·fi·er \-ˌfī(-ə)r\ noun
Examples of TESTIFY
- She refused to testify about who had given her the information.
- She testified before Congress today.
- He agreed to testify against his drug dealer.
- He testified that he'd seen two people leave the building on the night of the murder.
- These statistics testify that the program is working.
- Several people testified during the revival meeting.
Origin of TESTIFY
Middle English testifien, from Anglo-French testifier, from Latin testificari, from testis witness
First Known Use: 14th century
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