Attest (Verb)
Meaning 1
Authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity; "I attest this signature".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The notary will attest that the documents have been signed in her presence.
- She must attest to her identity before accessing the classified information.
- I attest that this is the original document and it has not been tampered with.
- He was required to attest to the truth of the events described in his statement.
- The signature on the application must be attested by a witness or a public notary.
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Meaning 2
Establish or verify the usage of; "This word is not attested until 1993".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- No written records attest the existence of this language before the 10th century.
- Several dictionary citations attest the usage of this word in literary works since 1850.
- No historical account attest to the accuracy of this mythical event.
- Old manuscripts attest to the widespread use of this word in medieval literature.
- Linguistic scholars tried but found no reliable sources to attest the origins of this term.
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Meaning 3
Provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Her impeccable work record attests to her exceptional professionalism.
- The abundance of wildlife in the area attests to the success of the conservation efforts.
- The exceptional quality of the artwork attests to the artist's skill and attention to detail.
- The overwhelmingly positive reviews on the website attest to the excellent customer service provided by the company.
- Her dedication to charitable causes attests to her compassionate nature and strong moral principles.
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Meaning 4
Give testimony in a court of law.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The eyewitness will attest to seeing the defendant at the scene of the crime during the trial.
- Multiple colleagues attest to the manager's unprofessional behavior in the workplace harassment case.
- She agreed to attest in court that the will indeed reflected her late husband's final wishes.
- During the trial, several character witnesses will attest to the defendant's good reputation.
- The employee's statements will attest to the unsafe working conditions that led to the accident.