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attest

BrE /əˈtest/ AmE /əˈtest/

verb en → es

past attested pp attested ing attesting

1 STATE/FACT [transitive, T + obj] B2

to say that something is true or correct, especially in a formal situation such as a court of law

testificar, declarar, afirmar

  • attest to something

Collocations attest to the truth of a statement · attest to one's innocence

  • The witness attested to the defendant's guilt.

    El testigo declaró la culpabilidad del acusado.

2 SHOW/EVIDENCE [transitive, T + obj] B2

to show that something exists or is true, especially by providing evidence

demostrar, evidenciar, confirmar

  • attest to the existence of something

Collocations attest to the quality of a product · attest to the importance of an issue

  • The results attest to the effectiveness of the new treatment.

    Los resultados demuestran la eficacia del nuevo tratamiento.

3 SIGN/DOCUMENT [transitive, T + obj] C1

to sign a document or statement, especially to confirm that it is true and correct

firmar, rubricar, declarar

  • attest something

Collocations attest a document · attest a statement

  • The official attested the document.

    El oficial rubricó el documento.