Thesaurus results for TESTIFY (TO)

testify (to)

verb

Definition of 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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While the announcement doesn’t guarantee that Eisenkot will be the next prime minister, Herzog’s decision is another blow to Netanyahu, who lost his parliamentary majority in the election.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Of course, the governorship alone can’t guarantee a safeguard — unless Republicans can break Democratic supermajorities, a Democratic legislature could override the governor’s veto.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of guarantee

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Counties have until Friday to certify complete results to the secretary of state.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Instead, it’s made from natural and organic materials, including breathable organic cotton, natural wool, and organic latex that’s certified by the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), breathable organic cotton, and natural wool.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of certify

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Spoelstra brought his two sons and daughter with him to the Heat’s game a day later, an affirming display of family first, as friends offered replacement toys and comfort items for the children.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
In a move designed to attract more voters, lawmakers attached language that would place a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in the Missouri Constitution.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of affirm

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The history of the Democratic-Republicans and the Whigs early in our nation’s history attests to that fact.

— Robert T.F. Downes, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
As attested to by the numerous engravings and graffiti on its walls, people have been visiting the Cova de la Font Major for at least 900 years.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of attest

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Their specialty is that shock, witnessed Saturday at the start of the fourth quarter with the game locked in a 17-all tie after a Gopher touchdown dart from Drake Lindsey to a leaping George Rohl seemingly gave the home team all the momentum.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
The best rock bands create their greatest work with their backs against the wall — witness the Rolling Stones — and the legendary British hard-rock powerhouse Motorhead was no exception.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

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