testify

verb

ˈte-stə-ˌfī How to pronounce testify (audio)
Definition of testifynext
as in to swear
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact several witnesses testified that they had seen the accused in the vicinity of the crime scene

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Recent Examples of testify Nahla took the stand to testify on her mom’s behalf earlier this week, according to reports. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026 Brand then revealed that not a single person with relevant information agreed to testify on his behalf in the trial. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026 Said, a native of Somalia, denied the allegations while testifying at trial in 2025. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 Lindsay Clancy did not testify during her first murder trial, but that may not be the case during civil proceedings involving the deaths of her three children. — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for testify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testify
  1. swear
  2. witness
  3. attest
  4. verify
Verb
  • The office of attorney general is designed to be an independent advocate for Florida residents, sworn to uphold the state laws and constitution.
    — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • All year, these Democrats have sworn that they are focused on helping to win races in a midterm election that their party describes as existential.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of swear
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  • As part of the diamond’s journey, members of the Udell family have traveled to Botswana to witness the cutting process firsthand, experience the history of the diamond’s origins and see the craftsmanship behind turning the stone into a rare diamond.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators were gathering physical evidence and witness statements on Thursday.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of witness
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  • The person being vouched for also must sign an oath attesting to their identity and eligibility to vote, and must also provide their Minnesota driver’s license or identification card number or the last four digits of their Social Security number.
    — Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The person being vouched for also must sign an oath attesting to their identity and eligibility to vote, and must also provide their Minnesota driver's license or identification card number or the last four digits of their Social Security number.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of attest
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  • The person being vouched for also must verify their identity and eligibility by providing their Minnesota driver's license or identification card number or the last four digits of their Social Security number.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • At a rally in Corpus Christi, staff verified guests by sticking gold stars on them—a callback of sorts to Talarico’s days as a public-school educator.
    — Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of verify

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“Testify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testify. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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