attest

Definition

To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.

Etymology

PIE word *tréyes Borrowed from Middle French attester, from Latin attestor (“to witness to, bear witness”), from at-, combining form of ad (“to”) + testor (“to bear witness”), from testis (“a witness”).

Example Sentences

• "When will the appraiser attest the date of the painting?"
• "Dishonour not your Mothers: now attest that those whom you call'd Fathers, did beget you."
• "[W]e have already ſeen many particular facts vvhich are recorded in holy vvrit, atteſted by particular Pagan Authors: […]"

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