English dictionary

attest

/@/'t/E/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

verb.communication

Examples
His high fever attested to his illness.

Synonyms certify demonstrate evidence manifest

Source: WordNet 3.0
authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity

verb.communication

Examples
I attest this signature.

Source: WordNet 3.0
give testimony in a court of law

verb.communication

Synonyms bear witness take the stand testify

Source: WordNet 3.0
establish or verify the usage of

verb.communication

Examples
This word is not attested until 1993.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To bear witness to; to certify; to affirm to be true or genuine; as, to <i>attest</i> the truth of a writing, a copy of record.

verb

Source: webster1913