/əˈtest/

at·test

BrE /əˈtest/

NAmE /əˈtest/

(formal)

[I, T]

~ (to sth) |

~ (that…) |

~ (sth)

to show or prove that sth is true

SYN bear/give witness (to sth)

Contemporary accounts attest to his courage and determination.

[T]

~ (sth) |

~ (that…)

to state that you believe that sth is true or genuine, for example in court

to attest a will

The signature was attested by two witnesses.