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testify

/ˈtɛstəˌfaɪ/

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What does testify mean?

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.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈtɛstəˌfaɪ/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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But they had to testify now, and they did—and pitiful it was to see how reluctant they were, and how scared.
Mark TwainWhat Is Man? and Other EssaysProject Gutenberg ebook #70
“I could not better testify my respect for your sister than by finally relieving her of her brother,” said Sydney Carton.
Charles DickensA Tale of Two CitiesProject Gutenberg ebook #98
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Our perceptions of location and their value would be very different if we had to testify concerning relations of places, in court.
Hans GrossCriminal Psychology: A Manual for Judges, Practitioners, and StudentsTranslated by Horace Meyer KallenProject Gutenberg ebook #1320
At the same time, and barring that slight drawback, I am bound to testify that he was the perfect model of a client.
Wilkie CollinsThe MoonstoneProject Gutenberg ebook #155
The murder was committed in the presence of slaves, and they, of course, could neither institute a suit, nor testify against the murderer.
Frederick DouglassMy Bondage and My FreedomProject Gutenberg ebook #202