at·test
(ə-tĕst́)
[Latin attestārī, ad-, ad-, + testārī, to be witness (from testis, witness; see trei-).]
verb: -test·ed, -test·ing, -tests.
transitive verb
- To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine: The date of the painting was attested by the appraiser.
- To certify by signature or oath: attest a will.
- To certify in an official capacity.
- To supply or be evidence of: Her fine work attests her ability. See synonyms at indicate
- To put under oath.
intransitive verb
- To bear witness; give testimony: attested to their good faith.
noun
- Archaic Attestation.
derivatives
- at·test́ant
- noun
- at́tes·tátion
- noun
- at·test́er
- noun