Testify for Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To give evidence or speak in support of someone, usually in a court or legal situation.
Usage & Nuances
Typically used in legal or formal contexts; 'testify for' means supporting the person, while 'testify against' means opposing them. Commonly appears as 'testify for the defendant' or 'testify for a friend'.
Spanish: testificar a favor de - declarar a favor dePortuguese (BR): testemunhar a favor dePortuguese (PT): testemunhar a favor deChinese (Simplified): 为…作证 - 替…作证Chinese (Traditional): 為…作證 - 替…作證Hindi: के पक्ष में गवाही देनाArabic: يشهد لصالحBengali: পক্ষে সাক্ষ্য দেবা - সহায়তায় সাক্ষ্য দেবাRussian: свидетельствовать в пользуJapanese: ～のために証言するVietnamese: làm chứng cho - làm chứng ủng hộKorean: ~를 위해 증언하다Turkish: lehine tanıklık etmekUrdu: کے حق میں گواہی دیناIndonesian: bersaksi untuk - memberikan kesaksian untuk
Example Sentences
She will testify for her brother in court.
basic
The witness agreed to testify for the defendant.
basic
I can't testify for someone I don't know.
basic
Several friends came to testify for him during the trial.
natural
She refused to testify for anyone, saying she wanted to remain neutral.
natural
If you need someone to testify for you, let me know.
natural