testify
verb (used without object)
to bear witness; give or afford evidence.
have testified
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present perfectof testify.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Other witnesses have testified over the past week that Meta knew these tools were not effective and even that they were "designed to fail."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Other Silicon Valley figures have testified, and Altman’s business conflicts, including stakes in startups with OpenAI deals, are expected to be addressed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
But parental rejection, as you have testified, does happen.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 15, 2025
He could have testified, denying the charges directly to the jury, but chose not to.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
At the very least I should have testified as to the kid’s honesty.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
