attest

Pronunciation: /əˈtɛst/

The English word “attest” has 6 meanings listed here.

verb

To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.
To certify by signature or oath.
To certify in an official capacity.
To supply or be evidence of.
To put under oath.
To call to witness; to invoke.

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”).

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