Definitions for ATTEST
əˈtɛstat·test

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. attest, certify, manifest, demonstrate, evidenceverb

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

   "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"

2. attestverb

   authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity

   "I attest this signature"

3. testify, attest, take the stand, bear witnessverb

   give testimony in a court of law

4. attestverb

   establish or verify the usage of

   "This word is not attested until 1993"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. attestverb

   To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.

   When will the appraiser attest the date of the painting?

2. attestverb

   To certify by signature or oath

   You must attest your will in order for it to be valid.

3. attestverb

   To certify in an official capacity.

4. attestverb

   To supply or be evidence of

   Will her fine work attest her ability.

5. attestverb

   To put under oath.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Attestnoun

   Witness; testimony; attestation.

   Etymology: from the verb.

   With the voice divine
   Nigh thunderstruck, th’ exalted man, to whom
   Such high attest was giv’n, a while survey’d
   With wonder. Paradise Regained, b. i.

2. To Attestverb

   Etymology: attestor, Lat.

   1. To bear witness of; to witness.

   Many particular facts are recorded in holy writ, attested by particular pagan authors. Joseph Addison, on the Christian Religion.

   2. To call to witness; to invoke as conscious.

   The sacred streams, which heav’n’s imperial state
   Attests in oaths, and fears to violate. John Dryden, Æneid.

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1. attest

   Attest generally means to confirm that something is true or genuine, usually by providing evidence or proof. It can also refer to the act of witnessing or verifying a certain event, action, or condition, or formally certifying something by signature or oath.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Attestverb

   to bear witness to; to certify; to affirm to be true or genuine; as, to attest the truth of a writing, a copy of record

2. Attestverb

   to give proof of; to manifest; as, the ruins of Palmyra attest its ancient magnificence

3. Attestverb

   to call to witness; to invoke

4. Attestnoun

   witness; testimony; attestation

5. Etymology: [L. attestari; ad + testari to bear witness: cf. F. attester.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Attest

   at-test′, v.t. to testify or bear witness to: to affirm by signature or oath: to give proof of, to manifest: (obs.) to call to witness.—v.i. to bear witness.—n. (Shak.) witness, testimony.—adjs. Attest′able, Attest′ative.—ns. Attestā′tion, act of attesting: administration of an oath; Attest′or, Attest′er, one who attests or vouches for. [L. attestāri, ad, to, testis, a witness.]

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How to pronounce ATTEST?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ATTEST in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ATTEST in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of ATTEST in a Sentence

1. Marty Baron:

   Senator Sanders is a member of a large club of politicians -- of every ideology -- who complain about their coverage, contrary to the conspiracy theory the senator seems to favor, Jeff Bezos allows our newsroom to operate with full independence, as our reporters and editors can attest.

2. James Levine:

   As understandably troubling as the accusations noted in recent press accounts are, they are unfounded, as anyone who truly knows me will attest, I have not lived my life as an oppressor or an aggressor.

3. Ali Safavi:

   The actions today also attest to the MEK’s increasing effectiveness and prowess and its ability to effect change inside Iran.

4. Ronit Lupu:

   On completion of the excavations at Shu?fat, it is quite evident that there was a thriving settlement in the Jerusalem area in ancient times. Thousands of years later, the buildings uncovered are of a standard that would not fall short of Jerusalem’s architecture, this discovery represents a highly significant addition to our research of the city and the vicinity. Apart from the pottery, the fascinating flint finds attest to the livelihood of the local population in prehistoric times: Small sickle blades for harvesting cereal crops, chisels and polished axes for building, borers and awls, and even a bead made of carnelian (a gemstone), indicating that jewelry was either made or imported.

5. Rob Strauss:

   Obviously, with two kids I ca n’t drive to the gym whenever I want and stay there for three hours, but going into having kids, me and my wife basically said that we're not going to change anything we do. We want to be role models and still live a fit life. However, as many parents can attest to, finding an hour or even 30 minutes to exercise can be challenging. The.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ATTEST
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Attest
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=ATTEST
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ATTEST
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ATTEST