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attest

Syllabification: (at·test)

Pronunciation: /əˈtest/

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Definition of attest

[with object]

provide or serve as clear evidence of:his status is attested by his recent promotion [no object]:his numerous drawings of ships attest to his fascination with them
[no object] declare that something exists or is the case:I can attest to his tremendous energy [with clause]:the deceased’s attorney attested that he had been about to institute divorce proceedings
be a witness to; certify formally:the witnesses must attest and sign the will in the testator’s presence

Derivatives

early 16th century: from French attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- 'to' + testari 'to witness' (from testis 'a witness')

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