at·test ( -t st )v. at·test·ed, at·test·ing, at·tests v.tr. 1. To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine: The date of the painting was attested by the appraiser. 2. a. To certify by signature or oath: attest a will. b. To certify in an official capacity. 3. To supply or be evidence of: Her fine work attests her ability. See Synonyms at indicate. 4. To put under oath. v.intr. To bear witness; give testimony: attested to their good faith. n. Archaic Attestation. [Latin attest  r : ad-, ad- + testr, to be witness (from testis, witness; see trei- in Indo-European roots).]at·test ant n.at  tes·tation ( ts-tshn, t-st-) n.at·test er, at·testor n. |
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