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Pronunciation / Transliteration: /at.teˈsta.re/
"I documenti possono attestare la proprietà."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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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10 Global Lexicons: How "Attest" is said worldwide
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attester
Transliteration: /a.tɛ.ste/
"Ses résultats attestent de son travail acharné."
bezeugen
Transliteration: /bəˈtsɔɪ̯ɡən/
"Zeugen können seine Unschuld bezeugen."
attestare
Transliteration: /at.teˈsta.re/
"I documenti possono attestare la proprietà."
atestiguar
Transliteration: /a.tes.tiˈɣwaɾ/
"Puedo atestiguar que estuvo allí."
atestar
Transliteration: /a.tesˈtaɾ/
"Os relatórios vêm atestar a veracidade dos factos."
गवाही देना
Transliteration: gawahī denā
"मैं उनकी ईमानदारी की गवाही दे सकता हूँ।"
证明
Transliteration: zhèngmíng
"历史文件可以证明这一事实。"
증명하다
Transliteration: jeungmyeonghada
"이 기록들은 그의 업적을 증명한다."
証明する
Transliteration: shōmei suru
"彼の実績がそれを証明している。"
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