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attest
verb
authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
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əˈtɛst
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verb
authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
“I attest this signature”
verb
establish or verify the usage of
“This word is not attested until 1993”
verb
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
“His high fever attested to his illness”
verb
give testimony in a court of law
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I attest this signature
This word is not attested until 1993
His high fever attested to his illness
The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness
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