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Definition of attest

attest

/əˈtɛst/
at · test
Adjective:attestable
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Past Simple:attested
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Past Participle:attested
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Present Participle:attesting
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attest Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To provide or serve as clear evidence of something.

Example

"The ancient ruins attest to the advanced engineering skills of the civilization."

2

To declare formally that something exists or is the case, especially in an official capacity or as a witness.

Example

"Several neighbors were willing to attest that the defendant was at home that evening."

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• Rhymes for attest

• Nearby Words

attentively
attentiveness
attenuate
attest
attestable
attestation
attestor

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French attester, from Latin attestari ('to bear witness to'), formed from ad- ('to') and testari ('to witness'), from testis ('a witness').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Attest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/attest
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