Attested

Pronunciation: /əˈtɛstɪd/

Definitions of attested

verb to bear witness to; certify; declare to be correct, true, or genuine

Example Sentences

A1 She attested that she saw the accident happen.

A2 The witness attested to the defendant's alibi.

B1 The documents were attested by a notary public.

B2 The authenticity of the painting was attested by experts.

C1 The archaeologist attested the age of the artifact through carbon dating.

C2 The scientist's research findings were attested by multiple peer-reviewed studies.

Examples of attested in a Sentence

formal The authenticity of the document was attested by multiple witnesses.

informal I can attest that the party was a lot of fun.

slang I swear on my life, I attested to seeing the ghost in that old house.

figurative His dedication to his work attested to his strong work ethic.

Grammatical Forms of attested

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

Origin and Evolution of attested

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'attested' originates from the Latin word 'attestari' which means to bear witness or testify.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the act of providing evidence or testimony, the word 'attested' has evolved to also mean confirmed or verified in a broader sense.