attest
Collocations
3VERB + ATTEST
can't, cannot
ATTEST + NOUN
diligence, everything, guilt, innocence
PREP.
on
Definitions
verb
To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.
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.
To certify by signature or oath.
You must attest your will in order for it to be valid.
To certify in an official capacity.
To supply or be evidence of.
Her fine work attested her ability.
O pardon : since a crooked Figure may / Attest in little place a Million, / And let us, Cyphers to this great Accompt, / On your imaginarie Forces worke.
To put under oath.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — provide evidence for
verb — give testimony in a court of law
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6When will the appraiser attest the date of the painting?
WiktionaryDishonour not your Mothers: now attest that those whom you call'd Fathers, did beget you.
Wiktionary[W]e have already ſeen many particular facts vvhich are recorded in holy vvrit, atteſted by particular Pagan Authors: […]
WiktionaryThe fingerprints on the knife attest to her guilt.
Tatoeba · #36543His success attest his diligence.
Tatoeba · #286917I can attest to everything she just said.
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