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attest

verb

at·​test ə-ˈtest How to pronounce attest (audio)
attested; attesting; attests

transitive verb

1
a
: to affirm to be true or genuine
specifically : to authenticate by signing as a witness
b
: to authenticate officially
2
: to establish or verify the usage of
a word that was first attested in the 18th century
3
: to be proof of : manifest
Her record attests her integrity.
4
: to put on oath

intransitive verb

: to show, prove, or state that something is true or real
usually used with to
I can attest to the truth of his statement.attest to a belief
attester noun
Choose the Right Synonym for attest

certify, attest, witness, vouch mean to testify to the truth or genuineness of something.

certify usually applies to a written statement, especially one carrying a signature or seal.

certified that the candidate had met all requirements

attest applies to oral or written testimony usually from experts or witnesses.

attested to the authenticity of the document

witness applies to the subscribing of one's own name to a document as evidence of its genuineness.

witnessed the signing of the will

vouch applies to one who testifies as a competent authority or a reliable person.

willing to vouch for her integrity

Example Sentences

I can attest that what he has said is true. The certificate attests the authenticity of the painting.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle French attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- + testis witness — more at testament

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of attest was circa 1500

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