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Definition testify in British English

testify verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈtestɪfaɪ/
1

to make a statement about something that you saw, know, or experienced, usually in a court of law

Example

Three people testified that they heard gunshots.

Example

Several key witnesses have agreed to testify against Edwards.

Synonyms and related words
affirm allow all rise
2

to provide evidence that something exists or is true

Example

These ruins testify to the existence of Roman occupation.

Synonyms and related words
dispute disprove debunk
Definition testify in British English