testify (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/
Definition
To give evidence or bear witness in a legal or formal manner.
Examples
The former employee agreed to testify against his former boss.
She testified that she saw the defendant at the scene of the crime.
How to Use testify
- testify to (prepositional phrase)
- To serve as evidence or proof of something. — "His success in business will testify to his hard work and dedication."
- testify against (prepositional phrase)
- To give evidence in court that harms someone's case. — "The accomplice agreed to testify against the ringleader."
- testify for (prepositional phrase)
- To give evidence in court that supports someone's case. — "The character witness will testify for the defendant."
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