Definition of attest

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at·test    (-tst) KEY 

VERB:
at·test·ed, at·test·ing, at·tests
VERB:
tr.

1. To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine: The date of the painting was attested by the appraiser.
2. 1. To certify by signature or oath: attest a will.
   2. To certify in an official capacity.
3. To supply or be evidence of: Her fine work attests her ability. See Synonyms at indicate.
4. To put under oath.

VERB:
intr.

To bear witness; give testimony: attested to their good faith.

NOUN:

Archaic Attestation.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin attestr : ad-, ad- + testr, to be witness (from testis, witness; see trei- in Indo-European roots)

OTHER FORMS:
at·testant(Noun), attes·tation  (ts-tshn, t-st-) KEY (Noun), at·tester or at·testor(Noun)