ATTESTS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

attests

verb

present tense third-person singular of attest

as in affirms

to declare (something) to be true or genuine the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany

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as in testifies

to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact an eyewitness who will attest to my innocence

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as in confirms

to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of I'll attest that she was at the party

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Recent Examples of attests Beauty keeps getting bolder on the runways, as the most recent spring 2027 fashion season attests. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The determination to do so sometimes exacts a great price, as Gettysburg attests. — Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026 Pavese situated the story of his time in much longer cycles than the ventennio of Fascism, which, as contemporary history attests, wasn’t so much defeated as repressed. — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 While something like the Mercator or Equal Earth projections would both make sense for a map related to Apollo, neither excels at depicting the poles, as their treatment of Antarctica attests. — Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The range in itself attests to the varied ramifications of Brancusi’s corpus. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The sense of concern, yet complete lack of judgement the movie shows Jim, attests to both their decades of friendship and a deep reservoir of empathy that exists on the other side camera. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 Kelly Campbell attests that there really is something about the space. — Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 After ten years of working at Harlow’s, Romandia attests that artists are attracted to playing at more intimate venues like Harlow’s in Sacramento. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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Hence the gorgeous moment when Mi-ok joins Ho-seok for a nightcap under the stars—secret moonshine—and affirms that, in the face of insurmountable problems, enduring them together is their only solution.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Cosmic Symphony memorializes the instruments, honors their journeys, and affirms the resilience of the human spirit.

— Billboard Staff, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of affirms

Verb

Department of Justice Stoughton police officer testifies Stoughton Police Sgt.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The shallow cultural footprint of these titles, at least two of which succeeded critically and/or financially, testifies to comedy’s waning as a cinematic form.

— Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of testifies

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According to a news release, a new agreement confirms that the UG and Wyandotte County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will keep jurisdiction over all ancillary development surrounding the stadium.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
The Wrap confirms that a fifth installment in the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise is on the way.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of confirms

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That’s the regulatory body that certifies law enforcement officers in the state.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
If the judge certifies the extradition on any or all of the charges, the Tate brothers' legal team can challenge it by asking for judicial review and seeking a stay of extradition.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of certifies

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Police in California are investigating the theft of trading cards worth at least $963,000 that were taken from a FedEx truck parked outside of a company that verifies memorabilia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
In testing the holiday period’s effectiveness, the report also verifies that spending at peak periods of demand does not guarantee the highest marginal return on media spend (MROM).

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of verifies

Verb

The drivers say there's nothing that guarantees they will be made whole for their medallions, horses and carriages.

— Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Neither official party registration nor being modeled to be a likely party voter guarantees that a voter will cast their ballot for that party’s candidates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of guarantees

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The bigger issue, Chesky argues, is a shortage of new construction.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The union argues that income limits topping $500,000 in parts of the state make it more a tax break for the wealthy than an education program.

— Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of argues

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The zero-day allows any app or terminal command to gain access to the token that authenticates users to their Muse account.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
This shift to non-human identities (NHIs), a digital credential that authenticates and accesses resources without direct human involvement, demands a fundamental reassessment in how organizations approach cybersecurity.

— Damon Fleury, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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