testified
word · lemma: testify
/ˈtɛstəˌfaɪd/
TES-duh-fyd
/tˈɛstɪfˌaɪd/
TES-tuh-fyd
Definition
Said something officially, especially in a court, to tell what you know or believe to be true. Often used when someone gives evidence as a witness.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily formal and legal. Used for giving evidence in court, but also for declaring something as true or witnessing events. Common phrases: 'testified in court', 'testified under oath'. Not used casually in everyday talk.
Spanish: testificó - declaróPortuguese (BR): testemunhou - declarouPortuguese (PT): testemunhou - declarouChinese (Simplified): 作证 - 证明Chinese (Traditional): 作證 - 證明Hindi: गवाही दी - बयान दियाArabic: شهد - أدلى بشهادتهBengali: সাক্ষ্য দিয়েছিলেন - স্বীকার করেছিলেনRussian: свидетельствовал - дал показанияJapanese: 証言したVietnamese: làm chứng - khaiKorean: 증언했다Turkish: tanıklık etti - ifade verdiUrdu: گواہی دیIndonesian: bersaksi - memberikan kesaksian
Example Sentences
She testified in court about the accident.
basic
The witness testified under oath.
basic
He testified that he saw nothing unusual.
basic
Several people testified to her honesty.
natural
She testified against her former boss in court.
natural
He testified that he was at home the entire night.
natural