attest
Translation
to attest, to certify, to testify
Examples
I can attest to his honesty.
I can attest to his honesty.
The witness will attest that he was present.
The witness will attest that he was present.
Grammar Patterns
to attest to ((sth.)) I can attest to his good character.
to attest ((that ...)) He attested that he saw the accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: certify, confirm, verify, testify; Antonyms: deny, refute
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'testari' (to bear witness), from 'testis' (a witness). It literally means 'to be a witness to'.
Memory Tips
Think of giving a 'testimony' or taking a 'test' to prove something. 'Attest' is like putting something to the test.