Attest Meaning in English

word

US

əˈtɛst

uh-TEST

UK

ɐtˈɛst

uh-TEST

Definition

To officially state or prove that something is true, often based on personal experience or evidence.

Usage & Nuances

Formal or legal term, commonly used in phrases like 'attest to the facts' or 'attest under oath.' Found in business, legal, and official contexts. Not casual—use 'confirm' or 'prove' for less formal speech.

• Spanish: atestiguar - dar fe - certificar
• Portuguese (BR): atestar - comprovar - confirmar
• Portuguese (PT): atestuar - comprovar - certificar
• Chinese (Simplified): 证明 - 证实
• Chinese (Traditional): 證明 - 證實
• Hindi: गवाही देना - प्रमाणित करना
• Arabic: يشهد - يثبت - يؤكد
• Bengali: প্রমাণ করা - সাক্ষ্য দেওয়া
• Russian: засвидетельствовать - подтвердить (официально)
• Japanese: 証明する - 証言する
• Vietnamese: chứng thực - xác nhận (chính thức)
• Korean: 증명하다 - 입증하다
• Turkish: tasdik etmek - doğrulamak (resmî)
• Urdu: گواہی دینا - تصدیق کرنا
• Indonesian: menyatakan - membuktikan (secara resmi)

Example Sentences

I can attest that he was at the meeting.

basic

Doctors must attest to the patient's health.

basic

She attested her signature on the document.

basic

Many witnesses attested to seeing the man at the scene.

natural

This certificate attests your completion of the course.

natural

I can personally attest to her honesty—she's always truthful.

natural