Attest

Quick meaning: Attest is a verb meaning (transitive) To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.

Meaning

(transitive) To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To certify by signature or oath.
2. (transitive) To certify in an official capacity.
3. (ambitransitive) To supply or be evidence of.
4. (transitive) To put under oath.
5. (transitive, obsolete) To call to witness; to invoke.

Example Sentences

Her fine work attested her ability.

You must attest your will in order for it to be valid.

When will the appraiser attest the date of the painting?

Dishonour not your Mothers: now attest that those whom you call'd Fathers, did beget you.

Word Forms

• attests
• attesting
• attested

Synonyms for attest

Depending on context, synonyms include manifest, demonstrate, evidence, certify, testify.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include certify, testify, evidence, demonstrate, manifest, witness.

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