Synonyms for

Attest

Verb / ʌˈtest / Another word for attest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to provide or serve as clear evidence of something

Synonyms & similar words

certify bearwitness manifest evidence testify demonstrate takethestand prove confirm validate verify corroborate substantiate authenticate certify swear witness testify show evidence demonstrate declare affirm avow assert state claim

Synonyms by register

Formal

certify verify confirm substantiate corroborate

Informal

vouch for back up support swear to

Literary

bear witness testify avouch

Antonyms

deny disprove contradict refute negate disclaim reject

Common collocations

  • attest to the fact
  • attest to its truth
  • attest to its validity
  • attest to the quality
  • attest to the success
  • attest to the importance
  • attest to the damage

Word family

noun attestation
verb attest
adjective attested

Usage note

Attest is often used in formal contexts to mean to provide or serve as clear evidence of something. It is commonly followed by 'to'.

Example sentences

  1. The fingerprint on the window attests to the fact that someone broke into the house.
  2. My good grades attest to the hard work I put in all semester.
  3. The old artifacts unearthed at the site attest to the ancient civilization that lived there.
  4. The judge asked the witness to attest to the truth of their statement.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. -Theodore Roosevelt
  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. -Alan Kay

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