English dictionary
attest
verbPronunciation
əˈtɛst
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
verb
- establish or verify the usage of
verb
- provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
verb
- give testimony in a court of law
Example sentences
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