testify (to)

Definition of testify (to)next
as in to guarantee
to declare (something) to be true or genuine that auction house will always testify to a painting's authenticity

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  • The executive order Trump signed his first day back in office challenges the longstanding interpretation of a 19th century constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship to nearly everyone.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Though the Dodgers likely have the best roster in baseball, that doesn't guarantee a World Series victory.
    Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Those results were certified by the National Labor Relations Board March 24.
    Chase Jordan April 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Launching in November 2020, the six-month mission was the first to the orbital outpost after the Dragon crew capsule was certified for spaceflight under a partnership between NASA and SpaceX.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • These artifacts affirmed that writing was both a life-spanning enterprise and a way of life.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Changing one's gender on official documents, gender-affirming care and any public representation of gay or transgender people are banned in Russia.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • Those who saw him on the scout team in practice all season would attest to that.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • But modern-day ranchers here will attest that the semi-arid Malpai borderlands make for an ideal grazing habitat.
    Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Now, students in his intro to space class get to witness a moon mission themselves.
    Olivia Young, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Aries March 21 – April 19 Courage is still meaningful, even if few others witness it.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Testify (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testify%20%28to%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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