attest
英[ə'test]
美[ə'tɛst]
英英释意
- 1. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes;
- "His high fever attested to his illness"
- "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"
- "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"
- 2. authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity;
- "I attest this signature"
- 3. give testimony in a court of law
- 4. establish or verify the usage of;
- "This word is not attested until 1993"