testify (to)

verb

Definition of testify (to)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testify (to)
  1. guarantee
  2. certify
  3. affirm
  4. attest
  5. witness
Verb
  • Training camp standout to preseason star Shortly after the draft concluded in April, Brown signed a rookie contract that guaranteed him just $105,000 at the time of signing.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This guarantees that no matter which parent or caregiver is running the afternoon hustle, everyone is in the loop on expectations beyond drop-off and pick-up times.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of guarantee
Verb
  • The App Drivers Union was certified in May to represent roughly 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in that state.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • All-electric aircraft that run on electric motors powered exclusively by batteries have been around for over half a century, and some have even been certified since 2020.
    — David Szondy August 13, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of certify
Verb
  • Over eight years, Niñxs follows Karla, a young trans girl who lives in Tepoztlán, Mexico, and her quest for a harmonious gender-affirming life.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Mercury’s harmonious connection to Uranus affirms that this restructuring is long overdue.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of affirm
Verb
  • Only medical reasons can be used in justifying concurrent surrogacy, and a qualified physician must attest to them in writing.
    — Arthur L. Caplan, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But winning is infectious and fuels a desire for more, as Griffin can attest to.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of attest
Verb
  • Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have video is asked to contact the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-392-4222.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026
  • According to the lawsuit, Said was assigned to interview child survivors who witnessed the killings of their classmates.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of witness
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