Testify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Testify is a verb meaning To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.
Meaning
To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.
More Meanings
- To make a statement based on personal knowledge or faith.
- (with to) To be evidence of.
Example Sentences
One witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.
We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.
It was only after a decade away from Skipton that I was finally able to garner the courage to return and testify against my abuser.
[T]he pleaſures of ſenſe have no reliſh vvhere thou [Jesus] irradiateſt and teſtifieſt vvith our conſcience, that vve are the children of God, and have done thy vvill ſincerely, […]
Word Forms
- testifies
- testifying
- testified
- testifiest
- testifiedst
- testifieth
Synonyms for testify
Depending on context, synonyms include show, evidence, prove, attest.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include attest, prove, evidence, show, testimony, witness.
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