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- [uh-test]
- /əˈtɛst/
- /əˈtest/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-test]
- /əˈtɛst/
Definitions of attesting word
- verb with object attesting to bear witness to; certify; declare to be correct, true, or genuine; declare the truth of, in words or writing, especially affirm in an official capacity: to attest the truth of a statement. 1
- verb with object attesting to give proof or evidence of; manifest: His works attest his industry. 1
- verb with object attesting to put on oath. 1
- verb without object attesting to testify or bear witness (often followed by to): to attest to the reliability of an employee. 1
- noun attesting Archaic. witness; testimony; attestation. 1
- noun attesting Present participle of attest. 1
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Origin of attesting
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 Attesting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
attesting 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.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
attesting usage trend in Literature
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