testify

Definition

To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.

Etymology

PIE word *tréyes From Middle English testifien, borrowed from Old French testifier, from Latin testificārī (“to bear witness”), from testis (“a witness”) + facere (“to make”). See -fy.

Example Sentences

• "It was only after a decade away from Skipton that I was finally able to garner the courage to return and testify against my abuser."
• "One witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die."
• "We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness."

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