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- [uh-test]
- /əˈtɛst/
- /əˈtest/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-test]
- /əˈtɛst/
Definitions of attest word
- verb attest To attest something or attest to something means to say, show, or prove that it is true. 3
- verb attest to affirm the correctness or truth of 3
- verb attest to witness (an act, event, etc) or bear witness to (an act, event, etc) as by signature or oath 3
- verb attest to make evident; demonstrate 3
- verb attest to provide evidence for 3
- verb transitive attest to declare to be true or genuine 3
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Origin of attest
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; (< Middle French attester) < Latin attestārī to bear witness to, equivalent to at- at- + testārī (test(is) a witness + -ā- thematic vowel + -rī infinitive suffix)
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Parts of speech for Attest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
attest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
attest usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for attest
verb attest
- authenticate — If you authenticate something, you state officially that it is genuine after examining it.
- corroborate — To corroborate something that has been said or reported means to provide evidence or information that supports it.
- substantiate — to establish by proof or competent evidence: to substantiate a charge.
- indicate — to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show: His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.
- swear — to make a solemn declaration or affirmation by some sacred being or object, as a deity or the Bible.
Antonyms for attest
verb attest
- disprove — to prove (an assertion, claim, etc.) to be false or wrong; refute; invalidate: I disproved his claim.
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
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