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- pronunciation:
test
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
attests, attesting, attested |
definition: |
to confirm, testify to, or prove the genuineness or worth of.
A notary must attest your signature on the document to show that it is valid.The extraordinary painting attests her genius as an artist.Although the critics hated the film, its box office proceeds attested the film's immense popularity with audiences.- 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.The fact that no student scored above seventy percent attests to the difficulty of the exam.- synonyms:
- testify, vouch
- similar words:
- certify
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related words: |
plead, swear, testify, witness |
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derivations: |
attestable (adj.), attestation (n.) |
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