testament
word
/ˈtɛstəmənt/
/tˈɛstəmənt/
Definition
A testament is a legal document stating someone's wishes about what should be done with their property after they die. It can also mean strong proof of something.
Usage & Nuances
'Testament' is formal, most often seen as 'last will and testament.' Used metaphorically to mean 'clear proof': 'a testament to his skill.' Not for everyday conversation; use 'will' for legal context, 'proof' for evidence.
Spanish: testamento - testimonio (prueba de algo)Portuguese (BR): testamento - prova (de algo)Portuguese (PT): testamento - prova (de algo)Chinese (Simplified): 遗嘱 - 证明Chinese (Traditional): 遺囑 - 證明Hindi: वसीयत - प्रमाण (किसी बात का)Arabic: وصية - دليل (على شيء)Bengali: উইল - প্রমাণ (কোনো কিছুর)Russian: завещание - свидетельство (доказательство)Japanese: 遺言 - 証 (しょう)Vietnamese: di chúc - minh chứngKorean: 유언 - 증거Turkish: vasiyet - kanıt (bir şeyin kanıtı)Urdu: وصیت - ثبوت (کسی بات کا)Indonesian: wasiat - bukti
Example Sentences
He wrote his testament before he died.
basic
This building is a testament to modern design.
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Her kindness is a testament to her character.
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His huge library is a real testament to his love of books.
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If you need more proof, this success is a testament to our teamwork.
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My grandfather included friends in his testament, not just family.
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