attest

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin attestari (“‘witness to, bear witness’”), from at-, to, combining form of ad, + testari, witness.

[edit] Pronunciation

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Rhymes: -ɛst

[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to attest

Third person singular
attests

Simple past
attested

Past participle
attested

Present participle
attesting

to attest (third-person singular simple present attests, present participle attesting, simple past and past participle attested)

To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.

When will the appraiser attest the date of the painting?
To certify by signature or oath

You must attest your will in order for it to be valid.
To certify in an official capacity.
To supply or be evidence of

Will her fine work attest her ability.
To put under oath.

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[edit] Quotations

to affirm to be correct or true

1599 — Shakespeare, Henry V iii 1 (Act ii in First Folio edition)

Dishonour not your Mothers: now attest that those whom you call'd Fathers, did beget you.

to supply or be evidence of

1599 — Shakespeare, Henry V Prologue (First Folio edition)

O pardon : since a crooked Figure may

Attest in little place a Million,

And let us, Cyphers to this great Accompt,

On your imaginarie Forces worke.

[edit] Translations

to affirm to be correct, true, or genuine

Czech: potvrdit

Russian: подтверждать

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