attested Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
   attest; certify; demonstrate; evidence; manifest.
   
   • His high fever attested to his illness
   • The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
   • This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness
2. verb authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
   attest.
   
   • I attest this signature
3. verb give testimony in a court of law
   bear witness; attest; testify; take the stand.
   
4. verb establish or verify the usage of
   attest.
   
   • This word is not attested until 1993
5. adjective satellite established as genuine
   authenticated; documented.
   

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