testify

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of TESTIFY

to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact <several witnesses testified that they had seen the accused in the vicinity of the crime scene>

Synonyms attest, depose, swear, witness

Related Words verify; vouch; promise, vow

Phrases bear witness

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