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Testify Definition & Meaning

testify
verb
  1. give testimony in a court of law
  2. provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence"

"Testify" in song lyrics

See how testify is used in real songs:

  • "This is my last time to testify"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — July the 4th
  • "Never leave a witness alive to testify"
    B.G. f/ Baby, 'Lac — That's How We Get Down
  • "Hey yester-day you were supposed to meet me now I got to testify"
    Blackalicious — Nowhere Fast

Usage tips for "testify"

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Frequently asked questions

What does testify mean?
give testimony in a court of law provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence"
What part of speech is testify?
Testify is a verb.
How many definitions does testify have?
Testify has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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