Attest

Pronunciation: /əˈtɛst/

Definitions of attest

verb to declare the truth or existence of something; to provide evidence or proof of something

Example Sentences

A1 I can attest that the cake was delicious.

A2 She attested to the fact that she saw him at the party.

B1 The witness attested to the defendant's alibi.

B2 The expert's report attests to the authenticity of the painting.

C1 The signatures on the document attest to its validity.

C2 His years of experience in the field attest to his expertise.

Examples of attest in a Sentence

formal The witness will attest to the accuracy of the document.

informal I can attest that the restaurant serves delicious food.

slang I swear, I can attest that the party was lit!

figurative His actions attest to his commitment to the cause.

Grammatical Forms of attest

• past tense: attested
• plural: attests
• comparative: more attested
• superlative: most attested
• present tense: attest
• future tense: will attest
• perfect tense: have attested
• continuous tense: am attesting
• singular: attest
• positive degree: attest
• infinitive: to attest
• gerund: attesting
• participle: attested

Origin and Evolution of attest

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'attest' originated from the Latin word 'attestari' which means to bear witness.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of bearing witness or providing evidence, the word 'attest' has evolved to also mean to confirm the validity or truth of something.