testify (to)

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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Verb
  • Newcastle face the toughest task, playing defending European champions PSG in Paris knowing even a win won’t guarantee them a top-eight spot because of goal difference potentially coming into play.
    Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Its dual mission is to bridge the early-stage funding gap and guarantee global access, ensuring products aren’t confined to wealthy markets for decades but are introduced in low- and middle-income countries in parallel.
    Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Like the more expensive WiiM Sound, this more affordable speaker supports Alexa and is certified Roon Ready.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The deadline to have ballot measures certified for the April 7 ballot also came and went on Tuesday, with no Royals announcement.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The language in the memorandum affirms legitimate counterterrorism work while leaving room to treat political dissent as out of bounds.
    Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Changing the reporting structure would affirm Ternus’ status as a rising star, at a time when the company is still keeping its succession planning under wraps.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As many of us can attest, this slick layer of ice can lead to nasty falls.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
  • His 14 fight-night bonus awards in 14 UFC outings can attest to that.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Eventually, my exasperated mom found us and marched us to the big arena, on the other side of Interstate 70, to witness the big show.
    The Know, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Minnesota had a front-row seat to witness the full extent of the guard’s value in a loss Thursday to Chicago.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Testify (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testify%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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