attest
UK/ә'test/US
GREA1
Definitions
v.
To provide clear evidence of something; to show it to be true
证明，表明（是……的明证）
v.
To declare formally that something is true or genuine, as a witness
（作为见证人）证实，证明……属实
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedat- (ad-, to) + test (bear witness) = to bear witness TO something — to vouch that it is true. Whether it is a person swearing to a fact or evidence that quietly confirms it, attest always points your testimony at the thing being confirmed.
Root test still carries 11 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.attest to (something)证明（某事）
- 2.can attest to能够证明
- 3.as attested by正如……所证明的
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her colleagues can attest to her honesty and hard work.
- 2.
The crowded shop attests to the popularity of the brand.
- 3.
Two witnesses attested the signature on the document.