attested
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈtɛstɪd/
Definition
Provided evidence or proof of the truth, authenticity, or existence of something.
Examples
Multiple witnesses attested to the suspect's presence at the scene of the crime.
The document was formally attested by a notary public to ensure its legal validity.
Historical records have long attested to the prosperity of this coastal trading city.
How to Use attested
- attest to (prepositional phrase)
- to provide evidence that something is true or exists — "Her long career attests to her dedication to the field."
- be attested by (collocation)
- used in the passive voice to indicate who verified a document — "The will must be attested by two independent witnesses."
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