testified (to)

Definition of testified (to)next
past tense of testify (to)
as in guaranteed
to declare (something) to be true or genuine that auction house will always testify to a painting's authenticity

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Verb
  • But while Blackstreet's investments all but guaranteed its CEO's son's team a stepping stone to the next level, Gunty sold others the same dream.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • However, the relief is not automatic or guaranteed, and most taxpayers need to file a claim for a refund or abatement of their tax liability by July 10 to get their money back.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Mike Repay certified Jones to run as a Democrat in February, according to a certification letter the Post-Tribune obtained.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
  • Her dog, Indy, underwent three months of training before becoming AWDA-certified in mold detection.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Fritz affirmed Horner is capable of knowing right from wrong.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
  • His sentence was most recently affirmed in 1998.
    Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In the docuseries, Bischoff attested to this.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
  • David Harris, a former longtime Republican state representative from Arlington Heights, attested to that based on their time working together on revenue issues.
    Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Your humanity deserves to be witnessed, not just acknowledged from a distance.
    Mark Osborne, CBS News, 9 May 2026
  • For many, the light sentences marked a shocking and meager ending to the life-altering tragedy witnessed by thousands.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • The chart said Tartaglione's lawyer, Bruce Barket, authenticated the note in January 2020 but did not say how.
    James Hill, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Keep in mind that items like this have not been professionally tested or authenticated.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Testified (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testified%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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