testify (to)

as in to guarantee
to declare (something) to be true or genuine that auction house will always testify to a painting's authenticity

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Verb
  • After him, big fees have flowed along the same route for Moises Caicedo (£100m guaranteed, up to £115m), Robert Sanchez (£20m, up to £25m) and Joao Pedro (over £50m, perhaps as much as £55m guaranteed).
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The Exhibit 9 deal provides financial protection for players who suffer injuries during training camp, guaranteeing $15,000 in compensation if waived.
    Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • And, most importantly, when choosing an iron supplement, be sure to check that it’s certified by a third party like NSF or Consumer Lab.
    Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
  • In this book, Harris exposed her vulnerability by sharing stories about how the campaign affected her family, the emotions behind certifying her election results, and recounting her internal thoughts throughout the campaign.
    Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Estes said the nurse’s words affirmed her immediate decision not to report.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Recognition of Palestine inherently affirms recognition of Israel.
    Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • Much has changed in Casa Grande since the past few decades, as Mayor Lisa Navarro Fitzgibbons, 61, can attest to.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
  • According to a 2024 fact sheet from the American Immigration Council, a pro-immigration advocacy group, employers are required to attest through the Department of Labor that a prospective H-1B worker will not affect the wages or working conditions of similar American employees.
    Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
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  • While getting into the dog scene, Ramis reported that someone from the production actually witnessed a near recreation of the movie's bleakest moment.
    Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Think children of the ’90s would have enjoyed witnessing that in Pittsburgh?
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Testify (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testify%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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