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

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Recent Examples of testified Link testified over two days about his undercover role, receiving a break at sentencing for his own tax conviction. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The case has gripped television and online trial watchers after several witnesses testified that Clancy was a good and devoted mother for years before her mental health deteriorated after giving birth to her third child. — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 At the bail hearing, Andrew Tate’s girlfriend testified to his character. — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 The man a Wyandotte County deputy is charged with killing may have died not by homicide, but rather pre-existing illness, a medical expert testified in court Wednesday. — Sofi Zeman august 26, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 Both Jake and Romy Reiner testified before the grand jury that indicted their brother. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 Nobody who testified would own up to ordering the diversion or claim to know who did, according to the grand jury that investigated the Hope Florida mess. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 Jake has not attended any of his brother's court hearings but has testified before the grand jury that indicted his brother. — Marc Cota Robles, ABC News, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testified
  1. swore
  2. attested
  3. witnessed
  4. verified
Verb
  • Bowie swore her allegiance to ISIS through multiple audio recordings and conducted surveillance at the Capitol at least five times, taking dozens of photos, according to Tremaroli.
    — Lila Dominus, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Cloobeck allegedly contacted Lavie’s attorney, swore at him and threatened him, his property and members of his family, according to the complaint.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of swore
Verb
  • Many Black parishioners who joined the Peoples Temple attested to the church’s racial inclusiveness.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
  • One Night Only is literally all contrivance, as attested to by the countdown clocks posted everywhere to alert everyone as to when the Sex Purge will be over.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of attested
Verb
  • This year, London witnessed a staggering jump in the number of sales valued above £15 million ($20 million), and it’s largely being driven by Americans with deep pockets, according to luxury real estate company Beauchamp Estates.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Jonathan Howell, founder of Big World Pictures, has witnessed that change firsthand.
    — José Salazar, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of witnessed
Verb
  • Many accounts posting these images are verified on X and appear to be anonymous.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In the past, most people going to immigration court got individual hearings where a judge verified their address, asked questions and talked through some options, Hosty said.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of verified

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“Testified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testified. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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