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at·test
 attest
- pronunciation:
test
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
attested, attesting, attests |
| definition: |
to confirm, testify to, or prove the genuineness or worth of.
The notary attested the signature.The painting attests her genius.- synonyms:
- authenticate, confirm, corroborate, prove, substantiate, testify to, verify, vouch for
- antonyms:
- belie
- similar words:
- allege, aver, avouch, certify, document, guarantee, swear to, validate, warrant, witness
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| related words: |
accredit, affirm, authenticate, depose, evidence, maintain, plead, prove, testify |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to give confirmation, testimony, or proof (often fol. by to).
The witness attested to the truth of the defendant's statement.- synonyms:
- testify, vouch
- similar words:
- certify
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| related words: |
plead, swear, testify, witness |
| derivation: |
attestable (adj.) |
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