Testify
verb
To make a statement that something happened or that something is true, especially in a legal context.
The witness was called to testify in court.
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- testify in court
- testify under oath
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Formal
verb
To show clearly; to be proof of something.
The long hours he works testify to his commitment.
Often appears as...
- testify to something
- events testify to
verb
To speak seriously about something, especially in public, in order to give your clear and detailed opinions about it.
She testified about her faith.
Often appears as...
- testify about
- testify before
verb
To make a statement that something happened or that something is true, especially in a legal context.
The witness was called to testify in court.
Often appears as...
- testify in court
- testify under oath
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To show clearly; to be proof of something.
The long hours he works testify to his commitment.
Often appears as...
- testify to something
- events testify to
verb
To speak seriously about something, especially in public, in order to give your clear and detailed opinions about it.
She testified about her faith.
Often appears as...
- testify about
- testify before
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Importance
In court, testify means your words can be evidence; careful speaking matters here.
She was nervous to testify, knowing her words could decide the case.
Pro Tip 2/3Oath Bound
When testifying under oath, one is legally obligated to tell the truth.
He swore to testify truthfully before giving his account of events.
Pro Tip 3/3Against Someone
'Testify against' implies accusing or providing evidence opposing another party.
The informant agreed to testify against the crime syndicate.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Importance
In court, testify means your words can be evidence; careful speaking matters here.
She was nervous to testify, knowing her words could decide the case.
Pro Tip 2/3Oath Bound
When testifying under oath, one is legally obligated to tell the truth.
He swore to testify truthfully before giving his account of events.
Pro Tip 3/3Against Someone
'Testify against' implies accusing or providing evidence opposing another party.
The informant agreed to testify against the crime syndicate.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Importance
In court, testify means your words can be evidence; careful speaking matters here.
She was nervous to testify, knowing her words could decide the case.
Pro Tip 2/3Oath Bound
When testifying under oath, one is legally obligated to tell the truth.
He swore to testify truthfully before giving his account of events.
Pro Tip 3/3Against Someone
'Testify against' implies accusing or providing evidence opposing another party.
The informant agreed to testify against the crime syndicate.
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Our democracy depends on an informed citizenry, so it is our duty to know how it works and what authority each branch of government has over its citizens. Besides voting, chances are that some time in your life you'll be called upon to participate in your government, whether it is to serve on a jury, testify in court,
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A brief history of...
Almost every region of the globe had its own fermented drinks. As alcohol consumption became part of everyday life, some authorities latched onto effects they perceived as positive— Greek physicians considered wine to be good for health, and poets testified to its creative qualities.
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Explore cave paintings...
But while the answers remain elusive, these images are our earliest proof of human communication, testifying to the human capacity for creativity thousands of years before writing. They are a distinct visual language that imagines the world outside the self,
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Barry Clifford: Pirate...
a court stenographer and one of the Pirates testified he said fifty pounds was added to every man share the money was kept in bags in chests between decks well what happens when that you know the treasure that's between deck something
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Creating meaningful...
Mayo Clinic which provides services to people from all over the world if this bill had passed Canadians coming to Arizona to get medical care could have been denied Mayo Clinic testified in committee that this bill hurt Arizona's
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Family Keeps Corpse in...
graves testified to a culture as fascinated with death as ancient Egypt funerals are the most important rituals in their culture here in terrassa beloved relatives receive their favorite dishes three times a day even after they
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Who was Confucius? -...
So when one duke bragged that his subjects were so upright that a son testified against his own father when his father stole a sheep, Confucius informed the duke that genuinely upright fathers and sons protected one another.
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Scott Fraser: The...
So at the actual trial, all six of the teenagers testified, and indicated the identifications they had made in the photo array. He was convicted. He was sentenced to life imprisonment,
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How to Discover Your...
lived the life walked the walk in these very high heels -- and therefore is qualified to testify in the church and in the court of law that it does, in fact, get greater later.
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Small Creatures In Need...
bit of weight when they're getting ready to go and then we attempt the release so we'll take them to a large open space we've got some grass fields here so there's a soft landing if they don't don't successfully fledge and like a lot of the other birds that we rear here we can't testify swifts in the navy or allow them
Video examples
How is power divided in...
Our democracy depends on an informed citizenry, so it is our duty to know how it works and what authority each branch of government has over its citizens. Besides voting, chances are that some time in your life you'll be called upon to participate in your government, whether it is to serve on a jury, testify in court,
Video examples
A brief history of...
Almost every region of the globe had its own fermented drinks. As alcohol consumption became part of everyday life, some authorities latched onto effects they perceived as positive— Greek physicians considered wine to be good for health, and poets testified to its creative qualities.
Video examples
Explore cave paintings...
But while the answers remain elusive, these images are our earliest proof of human communication, testifying to the human capacity for creativity thousands of years before writing. They are a distinct visual language that imagines the world outside the self,
Video examples
Barry Clifford: Pirate...
a court stenographer and one of the Pirates testified he said fifty pounds was added to every man share the money was kept in bags in chests between decks well what happens when that you know the treasure that's between deck something
Video examples
Creating meaningful...
Mayo Clinic which provides services to people from all over the world if this bill had passed Canadians coming to Arizona to get medical care could have been denied Mayo Clinic testified in committee that this bill hurt Arizona's
Video examples
Family Keeps Corpse in...
graves testified to a culture as fascinated with death as ancient Egypt funerals are the most important rituals in their culture here in terrassa beloved relatives receive their favorite dishes three times a day even after they
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Who was Confucius? -...
So when one duke bragged that his subjects were so upright that a son testified against his own father when his father stole a sheep, Confucius informed the duke that genuinely upright fathers and sons protected one another.
Video examples
Scott Fraser: The...
So at the actual trial, all six of the teenagers testified, and indicated the identifications they had made in the photo array. He was convicted. He was sentenced to life imprisonment,
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How to Discover Your...
lived the life walked the walk in these very high heels -- and therefore is qualified to testify in the church and in the court of law that it does, in fact, get greater later.
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Joseph Rotblat
Polish Physicist
Several studies, and a number of public statements by senior military and political personalities, testify that - except for disputes between the present nuclear states - all military conflicts, as well as threats to peace, can be dealt with using conventional weapons.
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Mark Hopkins
American Educator
The essential elements of giving are power and love - activity and affection - and the consciousness of the race testifies that in the high and appropriate exercise of these is a blessedness greater than any other.
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Sergei Lavrov
Russian Diplomat
Russia and the U.S. bear a special responsibility in world affairs. We have much to offer the rest of the world. Our common history testifies to this, and modern challenges demand that we work together.
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Simon Greenleaf
American Judge
The importance of the facts testified, and their relations to the affairs of the soul, and the life to come, can make no difference in the principles or the mode of weighing the evidence.
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Henry B. Eyring
American Leader
Tragedy, loss, and hurt often arrive unanticipated. How we react when we are surprised will tell our families whether what we have taught and testified lies deep in our hearts.
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Jeff Gannon
American Journalist
I answered their questions truthfully and honestly, but I would prefer not to say more. I assume the information was routed back and that is why I was not called to testify.
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Jonathan Ive
English Designer
What we make testifies who we are. People can sense care and can sense carelessness. This relates to respect for each other and carelessness is personally offensive.
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Rumi
Poet
The gifts of lovers to one another are, in respect to love, nothing but forms; yet, they testify to invisible love.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
I testify to you that God's pay is the best pay that this world or any other world knows anything about.
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Christopher Reeve
American Actor
I am a very lucky guy. I can testify before Congress. I can raise funds. I can raise awareness.
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Joseph Rotblat
Polish Physicist
Several studies, and a number of public statements by senior military and political personalities, testify that - except for disputes between the present nuclear states - all military conflicts, as well as threats to peace, can be dealt with using conventional weapons.
Quote examples
Mark Hopkins
American Educator
The essential elements of giving are power and love - activity and affection - and the consciousness of the race testifies that in the high and appropriate exercise of these is a blessedness greater than any other.
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Sergei Lavrov
Russian Diplomat
Russia and the U.S. bear a special responsibility in world affairs. We have much to offer the rest of the world. Our common history testifies to this, and modern challenges demand that we work together.
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Simon Greenleaf
American Judge
The importance of the facts testified, and their relations to the affairs of the soul, and the life to come, can make no difference in the principles or the mode of weighing the evidence.
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Henry B. Eyring
American Leader
Tragedy, loss, and hurt often arrive unanticipated. How we react when we are surprised will tell our families whether what we have taught and testified lies deep in our hearts.
Quote examples
Jeff Gannon
American Journalist
I answered their questions truthfully and honestly, but I would prefer not to say more. I assume the information was routed back and that is why I was not called to testify.
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Jonathan Ive
English Designer
What we make testifies who we are. People can sense care and can sense carelessness. This relates to respect for each other and carelessness is personally offensive.
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Rumi
Poet
The gifts of lovers to one another are, in respect to love, nothing but forms; yet, they testify to invisible love.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
I testify to you that God's pay is the best pay that this world or any other world knows anything about.
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Christopher Reeve
American Actor
I am a very lucky guy. I can testify before Congress. I can raise funds. I can raise awareness.
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