testify
verb (used without object)
to bear witness; give or afford evidence.
testifying
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present participleof testify.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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The trial, which was taking place in Oakland, Calif., was in its second week and Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, had begun testifying Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Days before the trial, Meta attempted to block Bejar from testifying, a move that the judge denied.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
It also avoids witnesses appearing publicly and testifying about the bloody circumstances and history of Nick Reiner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
At a time when Black people were often prohibited from testifying in court, habeas became a vehicle by which they could testify to the facts underlying their claims.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Mr. Becker was captivated by John Dean’s wife, Maureen, who sat behind her husband when he was testifying and wore elegant clothes and pulled her blond hair back in a tight bun.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
