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attests

verb

present tense third-person singular of attest
1
as in affirms
to declare (something) to be true or genuine the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany

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2
as in testifies
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact an eyewitness who will attest to my innocence

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3
as in confirms
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of I'll attest that she was at the party

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Recent Examples of attests The range in itself attests to the varied ramifications of Brancusi’s corpus. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The sense of concern, yet complete lack of judgement the movie shows Jim, attests to both their decades of friendship and a deep reservoir of empathy that exists on the other side camera. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 Kelly Campbell attests that there really is something about the space. — Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 After ten years of working at Harlow’s, Romandia attests that artists are attracted to playing at more intimate venues like Harlow’s in Sacramento. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Our shopping writer Julia Harrison attests that Made In’s cookware is one of the most affordable and high-quality options on the kitchen market. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 Club Kid is funny, and filled with deft jokes, but there’s a stylistic exuberance to it that attests to how Firstman wasn’t just thinking in terms of verbal punchlines. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026 The runaway success of the Toyota Prius in 2004-2008 attests to this. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 The fellowship, Green attests, is a response to the need for developmentally appropriate teaching material, particularly in early education, around race, identity, and history. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attests
  1. affirms
  2. testifies
  3. confirms
  4. certifies
  5. verifies
  6. guarantees
  7. argues
  8. authenticates
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  • The legislation affirms the rights of those in private detention facilities to access medical and mental health treatment, clean drinking water, food that is safe to consume and livable quarters.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The study affirms the safety of joint replacements, which give millions around the world a new lease on life each year.
    — Mike McRae August 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • When a survivor reports an incident and ultimately testifies against someone who harmed them, memory recall might be uniquely affected.
    — Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies during the Ways and Means Committee hearing on the priorities of the Treasury Department in Longworth building on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of testifies
Verb
  • The Crown rarely confirms that one of its creations is a unique, so the fact that a quartet is going up for grabs is undoubtedly going to send watch lovers into a frenzy—not to mention that they’re done so with one of their most beloved watches.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Laboratory testing confirms the blends meet regulatory standards, deliver superior anti-knock and anti-detonation performance, and maintain high oxidation stability, along with low sulfur and benzene levels.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of confirms
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  • If the judge certifies the extradition on any or all of the charges, the Tate brothers' legal team can challenge it by asking for judicial review and seeking a stay of extradition.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Perkins will officially lose his seat on the dais once the Jackson County Election Board certifies the results of the special election.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of certifies
Verb
  • In other words, there’s no comprehensive process that verifies safety certification before sale.
    — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Crypto verifies the transaction, not the assumption someone made before authorizing it.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of verifies
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  • The current contract, which guarantees state employees access to a pension and retirement healthcare once service requirements have been reached, expires June 30.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • For nursing mothers, the law guarantees breaks and a private space other than a bathroom for lactation needs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of guarantees
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  • An audit team, Chiodo argues, needs expertise that mirrors the development team, role for role.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Paula Goldman, Salesforce’s chief ethical and humane use officer, argues there’s currently a big opportunity to redesign work around the complementary strengths of humans and AI.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of argues
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  • This shift to non-human identities (NHIs), a digital credential that authenticates and accesses resources without direct human involvement, demands a fundamental reassessment in how organizations approach cybersecurity.
    — Damon Fleury, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The Open Source Munitions Portal, which authenticates publicly sourced images of munitions worldwide, has published several images of unexploded submunitions found in Israel this week.
    — Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of authenticates

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“Attests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attests. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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