Synonyms of testifies

testifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of testify

as in attests

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

• attests
• swears
• witnesses
• verifies
• bears witness
• deposes
• promises
• vows
• vouches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of testifies

Department of Justice Stoughton police officer testifies Stoughton Police Sgt. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

The shallow cultural footprint of these titles, at least two of which succeeded critically and/or financially, testifies to comedy’s waning as a cinematic form. — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Patrick Clancy, now divorced from Lindsay, testifies as the trial’s first witness. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Herbert came into 2026 with a six-year body of work that testifies to his competency. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Jay Clayton, nominee to be director of national intelligence, testifies during his Senate Select Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. — Justin Papp,terri Cullen, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Dark words haunted ‘American Idol’ alum’s affair, mistress testifies through tears. — FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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