English Explanatory Dictionary

testify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.
  2. To make a statement based on personal knowledge or faith.
  3. To be evidence of.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-testify.wav

Word forms

testify testifies testifying testified no-table-tags glossary testifiest testifiedst testifieth

Etymology

PIE word *tréyes From Middle English testifien, borrowed from Old French testifier, from Latin testificārī (“to bear witness”), from testis (“a witness”) + facere (“to make”). See -fy.

Synonyms

bear witness

Related words

attest testimony testimonial compel testimony
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