TESTIFYING (TO) Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

testifying (to)

verb

present participle of testify (to)

as in guaranteeing

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

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The comment at a rally last Sunday titillated, provoked and enraged different audiences simultaneously, all but guaranteeing saturation news coverage and even more attention.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Hezbollah has refused to disarm and accuses the Lebanese government of making too many concessions without guaranteeing an Israeli withdrawal.

— Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of guaranteeing

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Officers like Chase, who perform inspections, are responsible for certifying the origin of all parts on the car.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Absent a chair, the commission is unable to perform some key responsibilities, like enforcing legal and safety violations, approving new tribal gambling laws and certifying management agreements between tribes and casino operators.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of certifying

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As chief election officer, Howden will assist county officials and ensure uniform application of Texas election laws while also authenticating state records.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Turns out the son still had possession of the dress, so then there was the question of authenticating it.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

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Shotspotter alerts and 911 callers generate a majority of such responses, with police officers often witnessing or hearing a gun being fired.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
At the Alex, too, its stewards are witnessing the boom among their eager new crowd.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of witnessing

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