English
Etymology
From L. attestari|attest�ri "to bear witness"
Pronunciation
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Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�st|-�st
Verb
en-verb
#To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.
#: The date of the painting was attested by the appraiser.
#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
#: Her fine work attests her ability.
#To put under oath.
Derived terms
attestation
attested
attestment
Quotations
; to affirm to be correct or true
1599 � Shakespeare, s:The Life of Henry the Fifth|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, s:The Life of Henry the Fifth|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.
Translations
French: attester
Ido: atestar
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Spanish: atestiguar
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