testify
/ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ verb B2- To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.
- To make a statement based on personal knowledge or faith.
- To be evidence of.
Plural testify · He/she/it testifies · Past testified · Past participle testified · -ing form testifying
Verb forms
- Base form
- testify
- He/she/it
- testifies
- Past
- testified
- Past participle
- testified
- -ing form
- testifying
From the library
“Yes; his brother, Colonel Valentine Walter, has testified to his departure from Woolwich, and Admiral Sinclair to his arrival in London; so Sir James is no longer a direct factor in the problem.”
Miss Bingley offered her the carriage, and she only wanted a little pressing to accept it, when Jane testified such concern at parting with her that Miss Bingley was obliged to convert the offer of the chaise into an invitation to remain at Netherfield for the present.
I cannot acquit him of that duty; nor could I think well of the man who should omit an occasion of testifying his respect towards anybody connected with the family.” And with a bow to Mr.
In his present behaviour to herself, moreover, she had a fresh source of displeasure; for the inclination he soon testified of renewing those attentions which had marked the early part of their acquaintance could only serve, after what had since passed, to provoke her.
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