testify
verb (used without object)
to bear witness; give or afford evidence.
had testified
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past perfectof testify.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In the courtroom gallery were a number of other women who had testified against Weinstein during legal proceedings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
According to congressional records, six sitting and former presidents had testified before congressional committees.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
She had testified as an expert for Franklin’s defense team, and said she found the courtroom “awash in credulity” about “the mythic powers of repression.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2024
Cohen had testified that he never retained Costello because he didn't trust him.
From Salon ● May 22, 2024
In addition to Burkhart’s testimony, White had testified to Ramsey’s confession, and witnesses had described Hale’s fraudulent acquisition of the insurance policy.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
