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🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

bezeugen

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /bəˈtsɔɪ̯ɡən/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Attest/əˈtɛst/
verbCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #4500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Zeugen können seine Unschuld bezeugen."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To provide clear proof, evidence, or confirmation of something's truth, accuracy, or existence.

    "Numerous testimonials attest to the exceptional quality of our services."
  2. 2

    To officially certify or declare something to be true or genuine, often in a legal or formal capacity.

    "The notary public must attest all legal signatures on the document."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'attestari', formed from 'ad-' (to) and 'testari' (to witness), which stems from 'testis' (witness). It entered the English language in the late 15th century through Middle French 'attester', retaining its core legal and evidentiary meaning of bearing witness to the truth of something.

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