attests
/əˈtɛsts/
Meanings
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verb
to affirm or verify the truth or validity of something; testify
- "He attests to the authenticity of the document."
- "The witness attests to having seen the crime."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with atteststestes , vexes , perplexes
Variants
List of all variants of attests that leads to same resultattest , attested , attester , attesters , attesting , attests
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.from Old French atester, from a- 'to' + tester 'to try, test'
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'attest' comes from the Latin word 'testis', meaning 'witness'
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The term 'attestation' refers to the act of formally confirming the authenticity of a document or statement
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
testimony: Evidence or a statement given in court or in any other formal setting to establish a fact or to confirm the truth of something
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affidavit: A written statement of facts, made voluntarily for use as evidence in a court of law
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, attest can be used figuratively to mean 'to confirm or verify a belief or theory'. In art, attest can be used as a title for a work that serves as a testament to an experience or emotion.
How to Memorize "attests"
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visualize
- Visualize the act of affirming or verifying the truth of something.
- Imagine yourself in a courtroom, swearing to tell the truth and attesting to the authenticity of a document. -
associate
- Associate the word 'attest' with the idea of confirming or verifying the truth.
- Think of the word 'testify' and how it relates to 'attest'. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym A-T-T-E-S: Affirm, Testify, Trust, Evidence, Swear
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