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at·test
 attest
- pronunciation:
test
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verb |
| inflections: |
attested, attesting, attests |
| definition 1: |
to show or prove the truth of.
His signature attested the legal document.- synonyms:
- confirm, prove, verify, vouch for
- similar words:
- allege, document, guarantee, swear to, witness
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| definition 2: |
to offer evidence or give proof (often followed by "to").
In court, he attested to his friend's good character.- synonyms:
- vouch
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| related words: |
affirm, maintain, plead, prove |
| derivation: |
attestable (adj.) |
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