attests Definition
provides or serves as evidence of; testifies to the truth or existence of something.
Using attests: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attests" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The documents attested to his innocence.
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The inscription on the tombstone attests to her bravery.
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The ruins attest to the grandeur of the ancient civilization.
attests Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for attests
- confirms
- verifies
- substantiates
Antonyms for attests
- refutes
- denies
Phrases with attests
to provide evidence or testimony that confirms the truth or existence of something
Example
The witnesses attested to the defendant's whereabouts at the time of the crime.
to provide evidence or testimony that confirms the good qualities or moral character of someone
Example
Her colleagues attested to her honesty and integrity.
self-attestation
the act of confirming or verifying one's own statements or claims
Example
The company requires self-attestation of compliance with its code of conduct.
Origins of attests
from Old French 'atestation', meaning 'declaration'
Summary: attests in Brief
'Attests' [əˈtɛsts] means to provide or serve as evidence of something, testifying to its truth or existence. It is often used in legal or formal contexts, as in 'The documents attested to his innocence.' 'Attests' can also be used in phrases like 'attest to something,' meaning to provide evidence or testimony that confirms the truth or existence of something, and 'self-attestation,' meaning the act of confirming one's own statements or claims.
