attest — to provide or serve as clear evidence of something; to declare that something exists or is the case
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to provide or serve as clear evidence of something; to declare that something exists or is the case
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtest/
Korean meaning: 증명하다, 입증하다, 증언하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**테**스트
Example Sentences
- My empty wallet can attest to my love for online shopping.
- The company's financial records attest to its steady growth.
- His messy hair attests to the fact that he just woke up.
attest
VERB//əˈtest//
to provide or serve as clear evidence of something; to declare that something exists or is the case
The witness attests to the defendant's guilt with clear evidence
The best test results attest to success!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'attestari,' meaning 'to bear witness to' or 'to certify.' The word combines the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'testari' (to bear witness), derived from 'testis' (witness).
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📝Examples
“My empty wallet can attest to my love for online shopping.”
“The company's financial records attest to its steady growth.”
“His messy hair attests to the fact that he just woke up.”
“Several witnesses can attest to his whereabouts during the incident.”
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