testify

[ˈtɛstɪfaɪ]

testify Definition

  • 1give evidence as a witness in a law court
  • 2declare one's religious faith or loyalty

Using testify: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "testify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was asked to testify against his former boss.

  • Example

    The witness testified that she saw the defendant at the scene of the crime.

  • Example

    She will testify in court tomorrow.

  • Example

    I testify that I have never seen him before.

testify Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for testify

Antonyms for testify

Phrases with testify

  • give evidence or proof of something

    Example

    The success of the project testifies to the hard work of the team.

  • give evidence that helps to prove someone is guilty of a crime

    Example

    He refused to testify against his friends.

  • testify to someone's character

    give evidence about someone's good character

    Example

    Several people came forward to testify to his honesty and integrity.

Origins of testify

from Latin 'testis', meaning 'witness'

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Summary: testify in Brief

To 'testify' [ˈtɛstɪfaɪ] means to give evidence as a witness in a law court, or to declare one's religious faith or loyalty. It can be used in phrases like 'testify to something,' meaning to give evidence or proof of something, and 'testify against someone,' meaning to give evidence that helps to prove someone is guilty of a crime.

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