Attest
At·test
Attest
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Attested; p. pr. & vb. n. Attesting
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To bear witness to; to certify; to affirm to be true or genuine; as, to attest the truth of a writing, a copy of record.
Facts . . . attested by particular pagan authors.
- To give proof of; to manifest; as, the ruins of Palmyra attest its ancient magnificence.
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To call to witness; to invoke. [Archaic]
The sacred streams which Heaven's imperial state Attests in oaths, and fears to violate.
Attest
n.
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Witness; testimony; attestation. [R.]
The attest of eyes and ears.