How to Use attest in a Sentence

attest

verb
  • I can attest that what he has said is true.
  • The certificate attests the authenticity of the painting.
  • That’s the kind of draw Austin had – and still has, as Urban Heat’s ascent can attest.
    Andy O'Connor, SPIN, 24 May 2023
  • Reports from across the US attest to crops being harmed by heat and drought.
    WIRED, 4 Aug. 2023
  • That love has paid off, as anyone who watched him win his belt can attest.
    Brett Williams, Men's Health, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The key, as these many projects attest, is a willingness to listen.
    Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2023
  • It’s been a good year for small tools as this 6-inch self-adjusting wrench attests.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 27 Feb. 2023
  • This crowd, this love for her, was inspired in large part by her, as Gottlieb will attest.
    Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 18 Mar. 2024
  • But as guests at Wednesday’s launch party could attest, the bubbly is best with a good time.
    Janice Williams, Essence, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Die-hard fans can attest to the fact that the claims of smoother, brighter, and more supple skin are undoubtedly true.
    Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Kat Nilov, 22, can attest to the value of such an investment.
    Cindy Cantrell, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Sometimes, as those who have been in his shoes can attest, there are no simple answers.
    Rory Smith, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Fear may be a linchpin of horror, but as a recent anthology attests, the true bedrock of the genre is mood.
    Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Anyone who’s had to wash pump parts can attest that this is a situation where less is so much more.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 11 July 2023
  • Today, as any flyer can attest, bag fees are a lot higher.
    Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
  • As any Patriots fan can attest, there are times when the game lives up to that adjective in its title.
    Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Travis Kelce was also known for his ferocious play as coach Jones could attest.
    Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 2 Feb. 2023
  • One day the history books will attest to their courage, their resolve, their heroism.
    Lyubov Petrushko, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Since beginning the use of the bionic arm in mid-2019, Karin has attested to an improved daily life.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
  • But, also at sunset, as if attesting to the day’s earlier hours, long dark streaks of cloud extended across the edge of the sky.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Getting to play dress-up in her closet, as Kaia Gerber can attest.
    Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Navalny was still smiling and laughing on the eve of his death, as a video of his appearance at a court hearing on Thursday attests.
    Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Bartenders and whiskey geeks everywhere can attest to this.
    Tony Sachs, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Best of all, the rain fly actually works, which Amazon shoppers can attest to.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Our editors can attest to the stunning glow that the Supergoop Glowscreen imparts, even on dry skin.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
  • As many a fashion editor can attest, finding the right shoe for fashion week can feel like a hero’s journey.
    André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 23 June 2023
  • Sharon may not know that the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade will happen in the coldest weather and this year’s event can attest to the cold weather.
    Walter Loeb, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Palmer claimed the abuse occurred over a two-year period, and that her mother and sister could attest to witnessing it.
    Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The veteran parents among us can attest that travel systems are very smart buys.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 25 July 2023
  • The author makes the briefest appearances throughout the film, attesting to Williams’ mission to center Black women.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2023

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