Attest - Definition

v 1: provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's
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: attest,
certify, manifest, demonstrate, evidence]
2: authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in
an official capacity; "I attest this signature"
3: give testimony in a court of law [syn: testify, attest,
take the stand, bear witness]
4: establish or verify the usage of; "This word is not attested
until 1993"