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- pronunciation:
- te
stih
faI
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
testifies, testifying, testified |
| definition 1: |
to give evidence or testimony.
The witness has agreed to testify.He was called to testify to the committee.- synonyms:
- attest, witness
- similar words:
- swear
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| definition 2: |
to make a solemn declaration or affirmation, esp. under oath.
She testified to the truth of her previous statements.- synonyms:
- declare, swear
- similar words:
- attest, certify, depose, pledge, vow
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| definition 3: |
to act as a witness.
- synonyms:
- witness
- similar words:
- attest
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to state or affirm as fact or truth, esp. under oath.
The witness testified that she had seen the suspect enter the building.He testified to the police that he had been at a poker game at the time of the robbery.- synonyms:
- depose, swear
- similar words:
- allege, attest, certify, confirm, evidence, guarantee, pledge, substantiate, vouch, vow, warrant
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| definition 2: |
to give evidence of; bear witness to.
- synonyms:
- attest, witness
- similar words:
- certify, circumstantiate, confirm, demonstrate, evidence, guarantee, manifest, prove, show, substantiate, uphold, verify, vouch
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| definition 3: |
to declare or acknowledge publicly, esp. one's faith in God.
- synonyms:
- acknowledge, affirm, asseverate, declare
- similar words:
- admit, assert, aver, avouch, avow, profess, swear, vow
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| related words: |
declare, state, witness |
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| derivations: |
testification (n.), testifier (n.) |
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