GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Attest , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Attested; p. pr. & vb. n. Attesting.] [L. attestari; ad + testari to bear witness: cf. F. attester.]
   To bear witness to; to certify; to affirm to be true or genuine; as, to attest the truth of a writing, a copy of record.
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   Facts . . . attested by particular pagan authors.
   Addison.
   
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   To give proof of; to manifest; as, the ruins of Palmyra attest its ancient magnificence.
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   To call to witness; to invoke. [Archaic]
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   The sacred streams which Heaven's imperial state
   Attests in oaths, and fears to violate.
   Dryden.
   
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   Attest, n. Witness; testimony; attestation. [R.]
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   The attest of eyes and ears.
   Shak.
   
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