provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by ones behavior, attitude, or external attributes; His high fever attested to his illness; The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication; This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness
[ Syn: certify , manifest , demonstrate , evidence ]
authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity; I attest this signature'
give testimony in a court of law
[ Syn: testify , take the stand , bear witness ]
establish or verify the usage of; This word is not attested until 1993'