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English verb: attest

1. attest (communication) provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes


SamplesHis high fever attested to his illness.
The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication.
This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness.


ExamplesThey attest that there was a traffic accident


Synonymscertify, demonstrate, evidence, manifest


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)bear witness, evidence, prove, show, testify


Narrower (hyponym)authenticate, condemn, notarise, notarize, reflect, reflect


Verb groupattest

2. attest (communication) authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity


SamplesI attest this signature.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s PP.
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE


Broader (hypernym)affirm, assert, aver, avow, swan, swear, verify


Verb groupattest

3. attest (communication) give testimony in a court of law


ExamplesThey attest that there was a traffic accident


Synonymsbear witness, take the stand, testify


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)declare


Narrower (hyponym)vouch


Domain categoryjurisprudence, law

4. attest (communication) establish or verify the usage of


SamplesThis word is not attested until 1993.


Pattern of useSomething ----s something


Broader (hypernym)show


Verb groupattest, attest, certify, demonstrate, evidence, manifest









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