Synonyms of testified

testified

verb

past tense of testify

as in swore

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swore
• attested
• witnessed
• verified
• deposed
• bore witness
• promised
• vowed
• vouched

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of testified

Mike Howard, Anthony’s lead defense attorney during the trial, testified Thursday afternoon. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

At the Texas and Connecticut trials, victims’ relatives testified that Jones’ followers — believing his claims that the shooting didn’t happen — subjected them to death and rape threats, in-person harassment and abusive comments on social media. — Jim Vertuno, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

But Zeizel, the psychologist, and the chaplain both testified Clancy speaks about her children regularly. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

In a second interview, Dupree testified Davis stated that his nephew Orlando Anderson had been jumped, spurring Davis and cohorts on a hunt for revenge against Shakur. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Mack also testified that Clancy was, at the time of their interview, taking antipsychotic and anti-anxiety medications including olanzapine (brand name Zyprexa), bupropion (brand name Wellbutrin), clonidine and propranolol. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Karmelo Anthony’s bid to overturn his murder conviction returns to court in McKinney, Texas, Friday after his former lawyer testified that a dispute over an unwritten agreement helped keep Anthony from taking the stand. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Later that same day, Paula addressed the court and first testified about her daughter’s character. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Pavao also testified that the site mentioning suicide was accessed through a series of clicks on the Wikipedia page for singer-songwriter Tom Hall, who died by suicide. — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026