attest meaning
UK US /əˈtɛst/ 2 syllables
attest (verb): provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes.
attest has 4 meanings in this dictionary.
attest as a verb
- provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
- His high fever attested to his illness
- The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
- This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness
Synonyms: certify, manifest, demonstrate, evidence
Type of: testify
Kinds: authenticate, reflect, notarize, condemn
Related forms: attestation
- authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
- I attest this signature
Type of: affirm
Related forms: attestation, attestant, attester
- give testimony in a court of law
Synonyms: testify, take the stand, bear witness
Type of: declare
Kinds: vouch
Related forms: attestation, attestant
- establish or verify the usage of
- This word is not attested until 1993
Type of: show
Related forms: attestation
How to pronounce attest
attest is pronounced /əˈtɛst/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with attest
Scrabble score: 6 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AT · words ending in ST · 6-letter words
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