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Testify (Verb)

Meaning 1

Give testimony in a court of law.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • She will testify against her former partner during the upcoming trial.
  • The expert was called to testify on the validity of the fingerprints found at the crime scene.
  • After hearing her story, the judge allowed the witness to testify in place of the absent plaintiff.
  • A key witness will testify today about the conversation with the suspect on the night of the robbery.
  • During the trial, multiple victims came forward to testify about their encounters with the defendant.

Synonyms

  • Attest
  • Take The Stand
  • Bear Witness

Related Words

  • Testimony (noun)
  • Testifier (noun)

Meaning 2

Provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The athlete's numerous awards testify to her exceptional talent and dedication.
  • The various customer complaints testify to the poor quality of the product.
  • Her outstanding grades testified to her academic abilities and hard work.
  • The new employee's work ethic testified to his strong character and professionalism.
  • The stunning artwork testified to the artist's skill and creativity.

Synonyms

  • Prove
  • Show
  • Bear Witness
  • Evidence

Hyponyms

  • Manifest
  • Cite
  • Certify
  • Demonstrate
  • Abduce
  • Evidence

Related Words

  • Testimony (noun)
  • Testifier (noun)
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