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   attest

   /əˈtɛst/

   verb

   • 1. provide or serve as clear evidence of: "his status is attested by his becoming an alderman"
   • ▪ declare that something exists or is the case: "I can attest to his tremendous energy"
   • ▪ witness or certify formally: "the witnesses must attest and sign the will in the testator's presence"
   • 2. enrol as ready for military service: historical "unfortunately for him, he attested"
   • ▪ recruit (someone) for military service by putting them on oath to serve if called upon: "2,000,000 men were attested under this system"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- ‘to’ + testari ‘to witness’ (from testis ‘a witness’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. attestable adjective
   • 2. attestor noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   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”

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