attested
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Established as genuine; proven to be true or authentic: Refers to something that has been officially verified, confirmed, or certified by evidence or authority.
- Formally declared or sworn to be true: Often used in legal or official contexts where a statement, document, or fact is validated.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The authenticity of the ancient manuscript was attested by several expert historians.
- She submitted an attested copy of her birth certificate for the visa application.
- The will was duly attested by two witnesses.
Advanced Usage
- "Well-attested": Widely or thoroughly confirmed by evidence.
- This historical event is well-attested in multiple contemporary sources.
- "Duly attested": Properly and formally certified, often as required by law or procedure.
- The contract was duly attested by a notary public.
Variants and Related Words
- Attest (verb): To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to certify the validity of something.
- I can attest to his good character.
- Attestation (noun): The act of attesting or the evidence that attests to something.
- The document requires the attestation of a legal guardian.
Synonyms
- Certified: Officially recognized as meeting a standard.
- Verified: Confirmed as true or accurate.
- Authenticated: Proven to be genuine.
- Validated: Declared or made legally valid.
Related Phrases
- Attested to: (Phrasal verb form of 'attest') To bear witness to; to confirm.
- Several colleagues attested to her dedication and hard work.
- Attest for: (Less common) To vouch for or certify on behalf of someone/something.
- The lawyer agreed to attest for the legality of the process.
Related Idioms
- To bear attestation to: To serve as clear proof or evidence for something.
- The ruins bear attestation to the city's former glory.