Definition of attest
transitive verb
1a : to affirm to be true or genuine; specifically : to authenticate by signing as a witnessb : to authenticate officially
2 : to establish or verify the usage of The first use of the word “Internet” is attested in 1985.
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
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Examples of attest in a Sentence
I can attest that what he has said is true.
The certificate attests the authenticity of the painting.
Recent Examples of attest from the Web
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Some professionals attest that electroconvulsive treatments work better than medication, but scientists have done little research in this area.
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The San Diego County Fair doesn’t try to cater to every musical taste, as fans of jazz, death-metal, polka and other styles can attest.
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Having known Crowell for years, Grafton attested to his experience and passion for skydiving.
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Police made two more attests Saturday, bringing the number of suspects in custody to 11.
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Ronnie is a pudgy nerd, with tech-geek skills and a brain-melting crush on C. J. Summer is there for Matt to ogle and flirt with, and to attest to the screenwriters’ utter inability to make a woman in a bathing suit an interesting character.
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Origin and Etymology of attest
Middle French attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- + testis witness — more at testament
First Known Use: circa 1500
Synonym Discussion of attest
ATTEST Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of attest for English Language Learners
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: to show, prove, or state that something is true or real
ATTEST Defined for Kids
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attested
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: to show or give proof of : say to be true I can attest to his innocence.
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Origin and Etymology of attest
Latin attestari, from ad to + testari to call to witness, from testis witness
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