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      • to make a formal statement about something, especially in a court of law: testify that He testified that the store owner had lied when he applied for the state license. The senator testified to the House Committee on Financial Services. to say that something is true: Managing people is not easy, as many new managers can testify.
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  2. (of a fact, event, etc.) to show something or prove that something is true: These monuments testify to the prosperity of the country and the richness of its culture. This act of generosity testifies to the kind of person you are. As his story testifies, social mobility is not a myth. Fewer examples. They were subpoenaed to testify before the judge.

  3. The meaning of TESTIFY is to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact (as in a court). How to use testify in a sentence.

  4. verb (used without object) , tes·ti·fied, tes·ti·fy·ing. to bear witness; give or afford evidence. Law. to give testimony under oath or solemn affirmation, usually in court. to make solemn declaration.

  5. Definitions of 'testify'. 1. When someone testifies in a court of law, they give a statement of what they saw someone do or what they know of a situation, after having promised to tell the truth. [...] 2. If one thing testifies to another, it supports the belief that the second thing is true. [formal] [...]

  6. 1. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to state (something) formally as a declaration of fact. I testify that I know nothing about him. 2. law. to declare or give (evidence) under oath, esp in court. 3. (when intr, often foll by to) to be evidence (of); serve as witness (to) the money testified to his good faith.

  7. testify. verb. To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath. synonyms. bear witness. prove. evidence. show. attest. take the stand. exact ( 60 ) Dunn is expected to testify at the inquiry. 1. The Guardian. There is a group of lawyers and defendants who will be able to testify to this effect. 2. The Guardian.

  8. A complete guide to the word "TESTIFY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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