Synonyms for

Testify

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

Definition

To give evidence or make a statement in a court of law or under oath.

Synonyms & similar words

prove bearwitness evidence show attest takethestand attest swear declare assert avow aver claim witness state affirm profess proclaim pronounce announce certify validate authenticate corroborate substantiate verify

Synonyms by register

Formal

attest depose affirm vouch

Informal

swear back up back say

Literary

bear witness avouch proclaim

Antonyms

deny contradict refute disclaim disavow recant

Common collocations

  • testify in court
  • testify before a committee
  • testify under oath
  • testify to the truth
  • testify about an event
  • testify against someone
  • testify for the prosecution

Word family

noun testimony
verb testify
adjective testimonial

Usage note

Often used in legal contexts to mean giving evidence. Can also be used more generally to mean bearing witness to or confirming something.

Example sentences

  1. She will testify in court next week.
  2. He was compelled to testify under oath.
  3. The eyewitness was asked to testify at the trial.
  4. The defendant refused to testify in his own defense.
  5. The witness testified that she saw the defendant at the scene of the crime.

Quotes

  • I can't testify to the authenticity of the document.
  • I will testify to the truth of my statements.
  • The witness was asked to testify about what he saw.

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