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verb
- 1. provide or serve as clear evidence of: "his status is attested by his becoming an alderman"
- 2. enrol as ready for military service: historical "unfortunately for him, he attested"
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(of a person) to state with authority that something is true, or (of a situation or event) to show that something is likely to be true: [ + that clause ] As one who worked there for years, I can attest that applications are carefully reviewed. [ I ] Her wealth was attested to by her fur coat and designer shoes.
The meaning of ATTEST is to affirm to be true or genuine; specifically : to authenticate by signing as a witness. How to use attest in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Attest.
Attest definition: to bear witness to; certify; declare to be correct, true, or genuine; declare the truth of, in words or writing, especially to affirm in an official capacity. See examples of ATTEST used in a sentence.
To attest something or attest to something means to say, show, or prove that it is true. [formal] Police records attest to his long history of violence. [VERB + to] I can personally attest that the cold and flu season is here. [VERB that] His beautifully illustrated book well attested his love of the university.
ATTEST meaning: 1. to show, say, or prove that something exists or is true: 2. to say officially, for example by…. Learn more.
Definitions of attest. verb. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes. “His high fever attested to his illness” synonyms: certify, demonstrate, evidence, manifest. see more. verb. authenticate; affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity. “I attest this signature”
1. ( tr) to affirm the correctness or truth of. 2. (when: intr, usually foll by to) to witness (an act, event, etc) or bear witness to (an act, event, etc) as by signature or oath. 3. ( tr) to make evident; demonstrate: his life of luxury attests his wealth.
Definition of attest verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To attest something or attest to something means to say, show, or prove that it is true.
ATTEST definition: to show or prove that something is true. Learn more.
