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testify
/ˈtɛstəˌfaɪ/
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What does testify mean?
verb
- To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.
- To make a statement based on personal knowledge or faith.
- To be evidence of.
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IPA pronunciation
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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.
“I could not better testify my respect for your sister than by finally relieving her of her brother,” said Sydney Carton.
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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.
At the same time, and barring that slight drawback, I am bound to testify that he was the perfect model of a client.
The murder was committed in the presence of slaves, and they, of course, could neither institute a suit, nor testify against the murderer.