testifies

Meanings

• Verb

  Speak or swear solemnly in court or in other formal situations, bearing witness to the truth.

  - "The witness testifies to having seen the crime."
  - "Under oath, the defendant testifies that he is innocent."

• Verb

  Give evidence or affirm the truth of something.

  - "The expert will testify about the cause of the accident."
  - "The suspect's alibi was not strong enough to testify his innocence."

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Synonyms

bear witness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with testifies
testiest , testifyest , testifyestiest

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Variants

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testified , testifier , testifiers , testifies , testify , testifying

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Etymology

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From Old French 'tester' meaning 'to try, examine, or test'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'testimony' comes from the Latin word 'testis', which means 'witness'.

2. In ancient Rome, witnesses were often required to touch a wooden 'testis' (witness) tablet as a symbol of their testimony.

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Related Concepts

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1. swear: Swearing an oath or an affirmation to tell the truth is a common practice during testifying.

2. affidavit: A written statement of facts, which is signed and sworn to before a notary or other authorized official, is called an affidavit.

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Culture

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Testifying is an essential part of the legal process, as it allows for the presentation of evidence and the establishment of facts. In literature, the concept of testifying is often used metaphorically to describe the act of sharing personal experiences or truths.

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