1. Verb
To bear witness to; to certify; to affirm to be true or genuine; as, to attest the truth of a writing, a copy of record.
2. Verb
To give proof of; to manifest; as, the ruins of Palmyra attest its ancient magnificence.
3. Verb
To call to witness; to invoke.
4. Noun
Witness; testimony; attestation.
5. Verb
authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity; "I attest this signature"
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6. Verb
establish or verify the usage of; "This word is not attested until 1993"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
7. Verb
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
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