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
  • The winners will not face an opponent in the general election and are guaranteed seats on the board.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
  • By guaranteeing loans issued by private lenders, the SBA enables lower interest rates, longer repayment terms and financing for businesses that might otherwise struggle to secure credit.
    Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Nearly five years after a teenage girl was killed in Independence, prosecutors have certified a man accused of fatally shooting her to stand trial as an adult.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The University of Central Florida is expected to be certified by the Board of Governors as a preeminent state research university later this year.
    Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The House also approved a separate measure affirming that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The House also approved a separate measure affirming that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
    Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Prosecutor Kerry Beattie said that while many people attest to the good work LaMar Cook has done for his community, and much of that may be true, this was only one side of the man.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Much of politics is asking for money, as anyone who has received text messages from, say, their close personal friend Nancy Pelosi can attest.
    Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Magic coach Jamahl Mosley witnessed Flagg’s potential as a 17-year-old during the summer of 2024.
    Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Based on court records, witness testimony and interviews with law enforcement, it’s believed that Sarah Wondra, along with one of the roommates, grabbed Michael and brought him back to the Wondras’ house.
    Alex Brizee March 5, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Testify (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testify%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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