attest
verb (used with object)
to bear witness to; certify; declare to be correct, true, or genuine; declare the truth of, in words or writing, especially to affirm in an official capacity.
attesting
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present participleof attest.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A medical letter attesting to your mother’s health might help.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
The group sent a letter Monday to the Justice Department asking it to file court documents attesting to the fund being dead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
"Then, the video attesting to the truth would be shown," she says.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
Cash transactions are banned, and businesses must obtain signed affidavits from sellers attesting where the metal was obtained and keep copies of photo IDs and license-plate numbers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
Records attesting to his death were pullulating like insect eggs and verifying each other beyond all contendon.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
