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adjective

Definition of attestednext
as in demonstrated

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attested

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verb

past tense of attest
1
as in affirmed
to declare (something) to be true or genuine the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany

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2
as in testified
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact an eyewitness who will attest to my innocence

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3
as in confirmed
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of I'll attest that she was at the party

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attested
  1. affirmed
  2. testified
  3. confirmed
  4. valid
  5. certified
  6. verified
  7. established
  8. argued
Verb
  • Since the pandemic was affirmed, the WHO reports that around 777 million people have been infected by the virus worldwide.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Since the pandemic was affirmed, the WHO reports that around 777 million people have been infected by the virus worldwide, giving the illness an overall worldwide mortality rate of a little less than 1 percent—much higher than common ailments like the flu.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of affirmed
Verb
  • Over his long career, Goss has testified before Congress more than 100 times, offering impartial analyses that have earned respect across the political ideologies.
    Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Two of the three New Jersey businessmen Menendez did favors for were convicted along with him, and the third pleaded guilty to charges and testified at the trial.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of testified
Verb
  • The Carter Center also confirmed the news in a message shared on X (formerly Twitter).
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The agency has confirmed approximately 66 cases in humans in the last year with most causing mild illnesses.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of confirmed
Adjective
  • Lyft is offering $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now (January 10) until midnight on January 15.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
  • While there are valid concerns about intellectual property, national security, and predatory trade practices from China, upcoming tariff issues require nuanced solutions that don’t punish US industry.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of valid
Verb
  • House Bill 1334 would require the State Board for Educator Certification to waive certification testing fees for teachers working toward getting certified to teach special education or bilingual education.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The results are set to be certified on January 6, with no Democratic lawmaker expected to overturn the results.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of certified
Verb
  • That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified.
    Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • While some alerts can be automatically verified and addressed with the right software, many still require manual investigation, including information gathering and thorough checks.
    Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of verified
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, streetwear’s influence on the broader fashion industry continues as new and established brands aim to carve a niche in the market and home in on their heritage to appeal to a larger customer base.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
  • These Are Whole Foods Market’s Top 10 Food And Beverage Trends For 2025 The 10th anniversary of the annual report is compiled from industry experience, consumer preferences, and collaborative sessions with emerging and established brands.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of established
Verb
  • His lawyers have argued that a president's immunity from criminal proceedings extends to the transition period — the time between the election and inauguration.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The River City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 614 argued the 242-page agreement alters working conditions of officers and has the potential to erode the union’s collective bargaining capabilities.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of argued
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