Definition of Attest

1. Verb. Provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes. "They attest that there was a traffic accident "; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"


2. Verb. Authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity. "I attest this signature"
Generic synonyms: Affirm, Assert, Aver, Avow, Swan, Swear, Verify
Derivative terms: Attestant, Attestation, Attester

3. Verb. Give testimony in a court of law. "They attest that there was a traffic accident "
Exact synonyms: Bear Witness, Take The Stand, Testify
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Declare
Specialized synonyms: Vouch
Derivative terms: Attestant, Attestation, Testifier, Testimony, Testimony, Testimony

4. Verb. Establish or verify the usage of. ; "This word is not attested until 1993"
Related verbs: Certify, Demonstrate, Evidence, Manifest
Generic synonyms: Show
Derivative terms: Attestation

Definition of Attest

1. v. t. To bear witness to; to certify; to affirm to be true or genuine; as, to attest the truth of a writing, a copy of record.

2. n. Witness; testimony; attestation.

Definition of Attest

1. Verb. To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine. ¹

2. Verb. To certify by signature or oath ¹

3. Verb. To certify in an official capacity. ¹

4. Verb. To supply or be evidence of ¹

5. Verb. To put under oath. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Attest

1. to affirm to be true or genuine [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Attest

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