Definition of attest in English:

attest

verb əˈtɛstəˈtɛst

1with object Provide or serve as clear evidence of.
证明，表明
his status is attested by his becoming an alderman
他成了市政委员，这表明他很有地位。
no object his numerous drawings of babies attest to his fascination with them
他画了许多婴儿的画，说明他很爱孩子。
Example sentencesExamples
- Scientific evidence attested to the portrait's 17th Century origins.
- International empirical evidence attests to the large economy-wide returns from public investment in infrastructure.
- Alexander the Great's managerial ability is attested to by his successes.
- A mass of evidence attests to the instability of unmarried relationships.
- Regardless of the evidence attesting to the safety of abortion, the idea that abortion constitutes a health risk remains the subject of debate.
- International awards like these attest to the film's universal appeal.
- The existence of a free labour market here is well attested.
- The circumstantial evidence all attests to these being excellent translations.
- Many landmarks attest to the richness of its history.
- America's emotional attachment to flags attests the country's penchant for patriotic spectacle.
- Both public documents and private testimonies attest this fact.
- Substantial evidence now attests to the extent of doctors' unhappiness with the state of their relationships with managers.
- Compaq's growth, in particular, is attested by anecdotal evidence from industry.
- The fragility of their beliefs is also attested to by how abusive they become when questioned.
- Long-distance trade both east and west is well attested, as well as internal commerce in artefacts and foodstuffs.
- The image of the human body and its pervasiveness in both thought and literature attest to Alexander Pope's declaration that the only true study of mankind is man himself.
- The popularity of hobbies is attested to by the enormous range of specialist hobby magazines one can find on the shelves of any newsagency.
- No certain archaeological evidence exists to attest these invasions, and there is still much uncertainty about the route taken and places visited.
Synonyms
indicate, show, reveal, be evidence of, display, exhibit, manifest, denote, evince, signify
1. 1.1no object Declare that something exists or is the case.
  证明存在；证明为真实
  I can attest to his tremendous energy
  我可以证明他精力充沛。
  with clause the deceased's solicitor attested that he had been about to institute divorce proceedings
  死者的律师证实他曾准备提出离婚诉讼。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Other witnesses, whose evidence the judge also accepted, attested to her reactions at that time and confirmed her evidence.
  Many therapists and counseling professionals showed up to attest to the efficacy of the drug.
  His family, not just George, can attest to his character.
  The patient must sign a written request in the presence of two witnesses attesting that the patient is competent and acting voluntarily.
  I know a few professors who can attest to this.
  Mr. Mason steps forward to attest as a witness that his sister, Bertha, is still alive.
  They obtained letters attesting to her good character.
  Many highly trained professionals can attest to the irrelevance of evolutionary theory.
  But rank and file American travelers can attest to the changing attitudes of Western Europeans toward the United States in recent decades.
  Grey's products range from around $45 - $115, and those who have been using them for years can attest to their durability.
  I can attest to the absolute bureaucracy that is entailed when you go to apply for funding from any of the relevant statutory agencies.
  As a reporter who covered the Johnson Senate, I can attest it bears little resemblance to the Daschle Senate.
  I am a psychotherapist and can attest to the value of my field.
  Reliable witnesses attest that she was as tough as nails.
  Jill can attest to the rewards of having the courage to move on.
  Hence my appeal for witnesses who could attest that there were no warning signs in place.
  There was no shortage of character witnesses willing to attest to their integrity.
  As a former graduate student in sociology, I can attest to the accuracy of your claim.
  Even opponents from his days in the Indiana Senate attest to his character and ability.
  Several witnesses attested to the fact that the mother could adequately care for the children on her own.
  Those traveling with me can attest to that fact.
  Numerous young professional players can attest to his tireless encouragement and invaluable expertise.
  Synonyms
  declare, maintain, contend, argue, state, claim, propound, submit, posit, postulate, adduce, move, advocate, venture, volunteer, aver, proclaim, announce, pronounce, affirm, protest, profess, swear, insist, avow
2. 1.2 Witness or certify formally.
  作证；作见证
  the witnesses must attest and sign the will in the testator's presence
  Example sentencesExamples
  Once the forms are signed, candidates have them attested by a gazetted officer before submitting them, in bulk, to the electoral registration officer.
  They had no intention to verify or attest the Deceased's signature.
  One has to produce a colour photograph of the family duly attested by the principal of the school.
  Skaters desirous of taking part in trials should bring their birth certificates duly attested by principals of their respective schools.
  Participants must be present at the venue with bona fide certificates attested by their school head master or principals.
  Synonyms
  certify, corroborate, confirm, verify, substantiate, document, authenticate, give proof of, provide evidence of, evidence, demonstrate, evince, display, exhibit, show, manifest, prove, endorse, back up, support, guarantee
  affirm, aver, swear to, testify to, bear witness to, bear out, give credence to, vouch for
  Law depose to
  informal stick up for, throw one's weight behind
  rare asseverate
2historical no object Enrol as ready for military service.
〈史，主英〉宣誓服兵役
unfortunately for him, he attested
Synonyms
enlist, sign up, enrol, engage, take on, round up
1. 2.1with object Recruit (someone) for military service by putting them on oath to serve if called upon.
  使宣誓服役
  2,000,000 men were attested under this system

Derivatives

attestable

adjective

attestation

noun ˌatɛˈsteɪʃ(ə)n

A copy of the attestation, or certificate stating that you are the owner of the property, should be issued to you within three months.
Example sentencesExamples
- The former minister was declared a proclaimed offender after his repeated failure to appear before the court in a case of alleged wrong attestation of national identity card forms of a family.
- The journalist is also in breach of an oath of attestation that he made in becoming a police constable.
- His accounting firm needs this attestation to deliver a clean audit letter.
- The only requirement for sanctioning new connections is an attestation by any geologist that the well has sufficient yield.
- The 44-year-old ex-Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner took over from David Wilmot today - and became the first policeman in Britain to take the new oath of attestation.

attestor

nounəˈtɛstə

The international trial took two years and seven months, involving 419 attestors attending the court and 779 sending their written testimonies.
Example sentencesExamples
- 6.1 Parents and carers who will act as attestors must be given clear information, support and guidance so that they are confident in their role and the right of people with a learning disability to vote.
- A task force of approximately 15 persons is appointed, including preparers, attestors and users of financial information who are knowledgeable about the subject matter.
- These rules are sometimes at odds with each other, resulting in financial statements that are confusing to users, preparers and attestors.
- Prior to the evaluation of your course, you'll be requested to submit a report to the attestors.

Origin

Early 16th century: from French attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- 'to' + testari 'to witness' (from testis 'a witness').

testicle from Late Middle English:
The ancient Romans felt that a man's testicles testified that he was male. They formed the word testiculus from Latin testis ‘witness’, the source also of attest (late 16th century); detest (Late Middle English) which originally meant to denounce; protest (Late Middle English); testify (Late Middle English); and intestate (Late Middle English) ‘without a witnessed will’. The testicles were the ‘witnesses’ of the man's virility.

Rhymes

abreast, arrest, beau geste, behest, bequest, best, blessed, blest, breast, Brest, Bucharest, Budapest, celeste, chest, contest, crest, digest, divest, guest, hest, infest, ingest, jest, lest, Midwest, molest, nest, northwest, pest, prestressed, protest, quest, rest, self-addressed, self-confessed, self-possessed, southwest, suggest, test, Trieste, unaddressed, unexpressed, unimpressed, unpressed, unstressed, vest, west, wrest, zest

Definition of attest in US English:

attest

verbəˈtɛstəˈtest

[with object]

1Provide or serve as clear evidence of.
证明，表明
his status is attested by his recent promotion
他成了市政委员，这表明他很有地位。
no object his numerous drawings of ships attest to his fascination with them
他画了许多婴儿的画，说明他很爱孩子。
Example sentencesExamples
- The popularity of hobbies is attested to by the enormous range of specialist hobby magazines one can find on the shelves of any newsagency.
- Long-distance trade both east and west is well attested, as well as internal commerce in artefacts and foodstuffs.
- Substantial evidence now attests to the extent of doctors' unhappiness with the state of their relationships with managers.
- A mass of evidence attests to the instability of unmarried relationships.
- Alexander the Great's managerial ability is attested to by his successes.
- The circumstantial evidence all attests to these being excellent translations.
- Many landmarks attest to the richness of its history.
- The fragility of their beliefs is also attested to by how abusive they become when questioned.
- Regardless of the evidence attesting to the safety of abortion, the idea that abortion constitutes a health risk remains the subject of debate.
- Scientific evidence attested to the portrait's 17th Century origins.
- America's emotional attachment to flags attests the country's penchant for patriotic spectacle.
- No certain archaeological evidence exists to attest these invasions, and there is still much uncertainty about the route taken and places visited.
- International empirical evidence attests to the large economy-wide returns from public investment in infrastructure.
- The image of the human body and its pervasiveness in both thought and literature attest to Alexander Pope's declaration that the only true study of mankind is man himself.
- International awards like these attest to the film's universal appeal.
- The existence of a free labour market here is well attested.
- Compaq's growth, in particular, is attested by anecdotal evidence from industry.
- Both public documents and private testimonies attest this fact.
Synonyms
indicate, show, reveal, be evidence of, display, exhibit, manifest, denote, evince, signify
1. 1.1no object Declare that something exists or is the case.
  证明存在；证明为真实
  I can attest to his tremendous energy
  我可以证明他精力充沛。
  with clause the deceased's attorney attested that he had been about to institute divorce proceedings
  死者的律师证实他曾准备提出离婚诉讼。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Many highly trained professionals can attest to the irrelevance of evolutionary theory.
  Several witnesses attested to the fact that the mother could adequately care for the children on her own.
  As a former graduate student in sociology, I can attest to the accuracy of your claim.
  Hence my appeal for witnesses who could attest that there were no warning signs in place.
  As a reporter who covered the Johnson Senate, I can attest it bears little resemblance to the Daschle Senate.
  The patient must sign a written request in the presence of two witnesses attesting that the patient is competent and acting voluntarily.
  Numerous young professional players can attest to his tireless encouragement and invaluable expertise.
  I am a psychotherapist and can attest to the value of my field.
  Even opponents from his days in the Indiana Senate attest to his character and ability.
  His family, not just George, can attest to his character.
  Grey's products range from around $45 - $115, and those who have been using them for years can attest to their durability.
  Mr. Mason steps forward to attest as a witness that his sister, Bertha, is still alive.
  Other witnesses, whose evidence the judge also accepted, attested to her reactions at that time and confirmed her evidence.
  Reliable witnesses attest that she was as tough as nails.
  I can attest to the absolute bureaucracy that is entailed when you go to apply for funding from any of the relevant statutory agencies.
  Those traveling with me can attest to that fact.
  Many therapists and counseling professionals showed up to attest to the efficacy of the drug.
  There was no shortage of character witnesses willing to attest to their integrity.
  They obtained letters attesting to her good character.
  But rank and file American travelers can attest to the changing attitudes of Western Europeans toward the United States in recent decades.
  Jill can attest to the rewards of having the courage to move on.
  I know a few professors who can attest to this.
  Synonyms
  declare, maintain, contend, argue, state, claim, propound, submit, posit, postulate, adduce, move, advocate, venture, volunteer, aver, proclaim, announce, pronounce, affirm, protest, profess, swear, insist, avow
2. 1.2 Be a witness to; certify formally.
  作证；作见证
  the witnesses must attest and sign the will in the testator's presence
  Example sentencesExamples
  Once the forms are signed, candidates have them attested by a gazetted officer before submitting them, in bulk, to the electoral registration officer.
  One has to produce a colour photograph of the family duly attested by the principal of the school.
  They had no intention to verify or attest the Deceased's signature.
  Skaters desirous of taking part in trials should bring their birth certificates duly attested by principals of their respective schools.
  Participants must be present at the venue with bona fide certificates attested by their school head master or principals.
  Synonyms
  certify, corroborate, confirm, verify, substantiate, document, authenticate, give proof of, provide evidence of, evidence, demonstrate, evince, display, exhibit, show, manifest, prove, endorse, back up, support, guarantee

Origin

Early 16th century: from French attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- ‘to’ + testari ‘to witness’ (from testis ‘a witness’).

词汇	attest
释义	Definition of attest in English: attest verb əˈtɛstəˈtɛst 1with object Provide or serve as clear evidence of. 证明，表明 his status is attested by his becoming an alderman 他成了市政委员，这表明他很有地位。 no object his numerous drawings of babies attest to his fascination with them 他画了许多婴儿的画，说明他很爱孩子。 Example sentencesExamples Scientific evidence attested to the portrait's 17th Century origins. International empirical evidence attests to the large economy-wide returns from public investment in infrastructure. Alexander the Great's managerial ability is attested to by his successes. A mass of evidence attests to the instability of unmarried relationships. Regardless of the evidence attesting to the safety of abortion, the idea that abortion constitutes a health risk remains the subject of debate. International awards like these attest to the film's universal appeal. The existence of a free labour market here is well attested. The circumstantial evidence all attests to these being excellent translations. Many landmarks attest to the richness of its history. America's emotional attachment to flags attests the country's penchant for patriotic spectacle. Both public documents and private testimonies attest this fact. Substantial evidence now attests to the extent of doctors' unhappiness with the state of their relationships with managers. Compaq's growth, in particular, is attested by anecdotal evidence from industry. The fragility of their beliefs is also attested to by how abusive they become when questioned. Long-distance trade both east and west is well attested, as well as internal commerce in artefacts and foodstuffs. The image of the human body and its pervasiveness in both thought and literature attest to Alexander Pope's declaration that the only true study of mankind is man himself. The popularity of hobbies is attested to by the enormous range of specialist hobby magazines one can find on the shelves of any newsagency. No certain archaeological evidence exists to attest these invasions, and there is still much uncertainty about the route taken and places visited. Synonyms indicate, show, reveal, be evidence of, display, exhibit, manifest, denote, evince, signify 1.1no object Declare that something exists or is the case. 证明存在；证明为真实 I can attest to his tremendous energy 我可以证明他精力充沛。 with clause the deceased's solicitor attested that he had been about to institute divorce proceedings 死者的律师证实他曾准备提出离婚诉讼。 Example sentencesExamples Other witnesses, whose evidence the judge also accepted, attested to her reactions at that time and confirmed her evidence. Many therapists and counseling professionals showed up to attest to the efficacy of the drug. His family, not just George, can attest to his character. The patient must sign a written request in the presence of two witnesses attesting that the patient is competent and acting voluntarily. I know a few professors who can attest to this. Mr. Mason steps forward to attest as a witness that his sister, Bertha, is still alive. They obtained letters attesting to her good character. Many highly trained professionals can attest to the irrelevance of evolutionary theory. But rank and file American travelers can attest to the changing attitudes of Western Europeans toward the United States in recent decades. Grey's products range from around $45 - $115, and those who have been using them for years can attest to their durability. I can attest to the absolute bureaucracy that is entailed when you go to apply for funding from any of the relevant statutory agencies. As a reporter who covered the Johnson Senate, I can attest it bears little resemblance to the Daschle Senate. I am a psychotherapist and can attest to the value of my field. Reliable witnesses attest that she was as tough as nails. Jill can attest to the rewards of having the courage to move on. Hence my appeal for witnesses who could attest that there were no warning signs in place. There was no shortage of character witnesses willing to attest to their integrity. As a former graduate student in sociology, I can attest to the accuracy of your claim. Even opponents from his days in the Indiana Senate attest to his character and ability. Several witnesses attested to the fact that the mother could adequately care for the children on her own. Those traveling with me can attest to that fact. Numerous young professional players can attest to his tireless encouragement and invaluable expertise. Synonyms declare, maintain, contend, argue, state, claim, propound, submit, posit, postulate, adduce, move, advocate, venture, volunteer, aver, proclaim, announce, pronounce, affirm, protest, profess, swear, insist, avow 1.2 Witness or certify formally. 作证；作见证 the witnesses must attest and sign the will in the testator's presence Example sentencesExamples Once the forms are signed, candidates have them attested by a gazetted officer before submitting them, in bulk, to the electoral registration officer. They had no intention to verify or attest the Deceased's signature. One has to produce a colour photograph of the family duly attested by the principal of the school. Skaters desirous of taking part in trials should bring their birth certificates duly attested by principals of their respective schools. Participants must be present at the venue with bona fide certificates attested by their school head master or principals. Synonyms certify, corroborate, confirm, verify, substantiate, document, authenticate, give proof of, provide evidence of, evidence, demonstrate, evince, display, exhibit, show, manifest, prove, endorse, back up, support, guarantee affirm, aver, swear to, testify to, bear witness to, bear out, give credence to, vouch for Law depose to informal stick up for, throw one's weight behind rare asseverate 2historical no object Enrol as ready for military service. 〈史，主英〉宣誓服兵役 unfortunately for him, he attested Synonyms enlist, sign up, enrol, engage, take on, round up 2.1with object Recruit (someone) for military service by putting them on oath to serve if called upon. 使宣誓服役 2,000,000 men were attested under this system Derivatives attestable adjective attestation noun ˌatɛˈsteɪʃ(ə)n A copy of the attestation, or certificate stating that you are the owner of the property, should be issued to you within three months. Example sentencesExamples The former minister was declared a proclaimed offender after his repeated failure to appear before the court in a case of alleged wrong attestation of national identity card forms of a family. The journalist is also in breach of an oath of attestation that he made in becoming a police constable. His accounting firm needs this attestation to deliver a clean audit letter. The only requirement for sanctioning new connections is an attestation by any geologist that the well has sufficient yield. The 44-year-old ex-Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner took over from David Wilmot today - and became the first policeman in Britain to take the new oath of attestation. attestor nounəˈtɛstə The international trial took two years and seven months, involving 419 attestors attending the court and 779 sending their written testimonies. Example sentencesExamples 6.1 Parents and carers who will act as attestors must be given clear information, support and guidance so that they are confident in their role and the right of people with a learning disability to vote. A task force of approximately 15 persons is appointed, including preparers, attestors and users of financial information who are knowledgeable about the subject matter. These rules are sometimes at odds with each other, resulting in financial statements that are confusing to users, preparers and attestors. Prior to the evaluation of your course, you'll be requested to submit a report to the attestors. Origin Early 16th century: from French attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- 'to' + testari 'to witness' (from testis 'a witness'). testicle from Late Middle English: The ancient Romans felt that a man's testicles testified that he was male. They formed the word testiculus from Latin testis ‘witness’, the source also of attest (late 16th century); detest (Late Middle English) which originally meant to denounce; protest (Late Middle English); testify (Late Middle English); and intestate (Late Middle English) ‘without a witnessed will’. The testicles were the ‘witnesses’ of the man's virility. Rhymes abreast, arrest, beau geste, behest, bequest, best, blessed, blest, breast, Brest, Bucharest, Budapest, celeste, chest, contest, crest, digest, divest, guest, hest, infest, ingest, jest, lest, Midwest, molest, nest, northwest, pest, prestressed, protest, quest, rest, self-addressed, self-confessed, self-possessed, southwest, suggest, test, Trieste, unaddressed, unexpressed, unimpressed, unpressed, unstressed, vest, west, wrest, zest Definition of attest in US English: attest verbəˈtɛstəˈtest [with object] 1Provide or serve as clear evidence of. 证明，表明 his status is attested by his recent promotion 他成了市政委员，这表明他很有地位。 no object his numerous drawings of ships attest to his fascination with them 他画了许多婴儿的画，说明他很爱孩子。 Example sentencesExamples The popularity of hobbies is attested to by the enormous range of specialist hobby magazines one can find on the shelves of any newsagency. Long-distance trade both east and west is well attested, as well as internal commerce in artefacts and foodstuffs. Substantial evidence now attests to the extent of doctors' unhappiness with the state of their relationships with managers. A mass of evidence attests to the instability of unmarried relationships. Alexander the Great's managerial ability is attested to by his successes. The circumstantial evidence all attests to these being excellent translations. Many landmarks attest to the richness of its history. The fragility of their beliefs is also attested to by how abusive they become when questioned. Regardless of the evidence attesting to the safety of abortion, the idea that abortion constitutes a health risk remains the subject of debate. Scientific evidence attested to the portrait's 17th Century origins. America's emotional attachment to flags attests the country's penchant for patriotic spectacle. No certain archaeological evidence exists to attest these invasions, and there is still much uncertainty about the route taken and places visited. International empirical evidence attests to the large economy-wide returns from public investment in infrastructure. The image of the human body and its pervasiveness in both thought and literature attest to Alexander Pope's declaration that the only true study of mankind is man himself. International awards like these attest to the film's universal appeal. The existence of a free labour market here is well attested. Compaq's growth, in particular, is attested by anecdotal evidence from industry. Both public documents and private testimonies attest this fact. Synonyms indicate, show, reveal, be evidence of, display, exhibit, manifest, denote, evince, signify 1.1no object Declare that something exists or is the case. 证明存在；证明为真实 I can attest to his tremendous energy 我可以证明他精力充沛。 with clause the deceased's attorney attested that he had been about to institute divorce proceedings 死者的律师证实他曾准备提出离婚诉讼。 Example sentencesExamples Many highly trained professionals can attest to the irrelevance of evolutionary theory. Several witnesses attested to the fact that the mother could adequately care for the children on her own. As a former graduate student in sociology, I can attest to the accuracy of your claim. Hence my appeal for witnesses who could attest that there were no warning signs in place. As a reporter who covered the Johnson Senate, I can attest it bears little resemblance to the Daschle Senate. The patient must sign a written request in the presence of two witnesses attesting that the patient is competent and acting voluntarily. Numerous young professional players can attest to his tireless encouragement and invaluable expertise. I am a psychotherapist and can attest to the value of my field. Even opponents from his days in the Indiana Senate attest to his character and ability. His family, not just George, can attest to his character. Grey's products range from around $45 - $115, and those who have been using them for years can attest to their durability. Mr. Mason steps forward to attest as a witness that his sister, Bertha, is still alive. Other witnesses, whose evidence the judge also accepted, attested to her reactions at that time and confirmed her evidence. Reliable witnesses attest that she was as tough as nails. I can attest to the absolute bureaucracy that is entailed when you go to apply for funding from any of the relevant statutory agencies. Those traveling with me can attest to that fact. Many therapists and counseling professionals showed up to attest to the efficacy of the drug. There was no shortage of character witnesses willing to attest to their integrity. They obtained letters attesting to her good character. But rank and file American travelers can attest to the changing attitudes of Western Europeans toward the United States in recent decades. Jill can attest to the rewards of having the courage to move on. I know a few professors who can attest to this. Synonyms declare, maintain, contend, argue, state, claim, propound, submit, posit, postulate, adduce, move, advocate, venture, volunteer, aver, proclaim, announce, pronounce, affirm, protest, profess, swear, insist, avow 1.2 Be a witness to; certify formally. 作证；作见证 the witnesses must attest and sign the will in the testator's presence Example sentencesExamples Once the forms are signed, candidates have them attested by a gazetted officer before submitting them, in bulk, to the electoral registration officer. One has to produce a colour photograph of the family duly attested by the principal of the school. They had no intention to verify or attest the Deceased's signature. Skaters desirous of taking part in trials should bring their birth certificates duly attested by principals of their respective schools. Participants must be present at the venue with bona fide certificates attested by their school head master or principals. Synonyms certify, corroborate, confirm, verify, substantiate, document, authenticate, give proof of, provide evidence of, evidence, demonstrate, evince, display, exhibit, show, manifest, prove, endorse, back up, support, guarantee Origin Early 16th century: from French attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- ‘to’ + testari ‘to witness’ (from testis ‘a witness’).
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