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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Fudd, Carleton, Hiedeman and Salaün are first-time participants, guaranteeing there will be a first-time champion in 2026.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
When the Legislature voted last year to extend the climate program, the provision guaranteeing backup funding wasn’t included.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

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The framing echoes allegations by the Department of Justice that gender-affirming care providers collude with drugmakers, as Autonomy News reporter Garnet Henderson pointed out.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 21 July 2026
Due to the show’s popularity, the line between fiction and reality has blurred for its young cast, and not always in such affirming ways.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of affirming

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In recent years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began certifying testosterone blood tests for quality, accuracy, and reliability.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
However, Pregen said city inspectors later signed an affidavit of compliance certifying Martinez had corrected the violations roughly two months ago.

— Larry Seward, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of certifying

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Cadman pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy against rights and attesting to a false tax return and is awaiting sentencing.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
The secretary’s role also includes keeping the state seal and attesting to the governor’s signature on state documents.

— Mary Ella Hastings Updated July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Definition of attesting

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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

Definition of authenticating

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The slave women are spared, and, after witnessing Odysseus’ bravery, many of the suitors stop fighting and bend the knee to their rightful king.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026
Elsewhere alarmed Palestinian farmers—witnessing the growing trench tearing them away from their lands—surround the vehicles.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

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