testimony
Translation
testimony, evidence, statement
Examples
Her testimony was crucial to the case.
Her testimony was crucial to the case.
The empty plates were testimony to a great meal.
The empty plates were testimony to a great meal.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) / ((to sth.)) evidence or proof of something Her empty plate was testimony to her hunger.
to give testimony to make a formal statement in court She was asked to give testimony in court.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evidence, proof, statement, declaration
Etymology
From Latin 'testimonium' (evidence), related to 'testis' (a witness).
Memory Tips
Imagine a witness in a 'test' in court, giving their story ('mony').