attest

[uh-test] / əˈtɛst /

VERB

affirm, vouch for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authenticate corroborate demonstrate indicate substantiate swear verify

STRONG

adjure announce argue assert aver certify confirm countersign declare display exhibit prove ratify seal show support sustain testify uphold warrant witness

WEAK

asseverate bear out bear witness give evidence

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal disprove hide

STRONG

abstain contradict cover deny disavow discredit invalidate oppose refuse reject repudiate veto withhold

Example Sentences

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“My wife and my kids can attest, I was laughing as if I saw them for the first time,” Oliver said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maybe I was feeling pressure to maybe push to be interesting — that’s all I can attest it to.

From Los Angeles Times

I can attest to that after spending several hours with her on Tuesday, hustling to keep up as she taught at two schools and then hurried home to greet her private students.

From Los Angeles Times

All Hachette authors are required to attest that their manuscripts are “original and created by them” before receiving a contract, the spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A statement from Kimbark Elementary’s principal was also required to attest to Honey’s academic readiness.

From Los Angeles Times

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