testify

verb
UK: /ˈtestɪfaɪ/
US: /ˈtestɪfaɪ/

  1. To give evidence as a witness in a law court.

    1. I will testify in court about what I saw that night. [ ] [ ]
    2. She will testify that she saw him leave the building around midnight. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief.

    1. I can testify that the food was delicious. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people will testify to his honesty and good character over the years. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

attest vouch declare swear affirm state verify
testify intransitive-verb

  1. To serve as evidence or proof of something.

    1. The empty plate can testify to his hunger. [ ] [ ]
    2. These ancient ruins testify to the greatness of a lost civilization. [ ] [ ]
testify transitive-verb

  1. To express a belief or conviction openly and publicly.

    1. He will testify to his faith every Sunday. [ ] [ ]
    2. She chose to testify about the importance of environmental protection. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "testify" in English means: To give evidence as a witness in a law court., To make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief..

The phonetic transcription of "testify" is /ˈtestɪfaɪ/ in British English and /ˈtestɪfaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "testify": attest, vouch, declare, swear, affirm, state, verify.

Example usage of "testify": "I will testify in court about what I saw that night.". More examples on the page.