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   testify

   /ˈtɛstɪfʌɪ/

   verb

   • 1. give evidence as a witness in a law court: "he testified against his own commander" Similar give evidencebear witnessbe a witnessgive one's testimonyattesttechnical:make a depositionarchaic:deponeattestswearstate on oathstatedeclareassertaffirmavowavercertifyallegeprofesssubmitclaimtechnical:deposerare:asseverateOpposite deny
   • ▪ serve as evidence or proof that something exists or is the case: "the bleak lines testify to inner torment" Similar be evidence/proof ofattest toconfirmevidenceprovecorroboratesubstantiatebear outshowdemonstratewitness toestablishindicaterevealbespeakvouch forOpposite belie

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin testificari, from testis ‘a witness’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. testifier noun

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb testify, which means to make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief, or to declare under oath. See also related phrases and articles about testify.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb testify, which means to make a statement that something happened or is true, especially as a witness in court. See example sentences, phrasal verbs and synonyms of testify.

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   Testify definition: to bear witness; give or afford evidence.. See examples of TESTIFY used in a sentence.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb testify, which means to give a statement of fact or evidence in court, or to support a belief. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for testify.

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   To testify is to make a statement or provide evidence, usually in court. Witnesses testify for the prosecution or defense.