TESTIFYING (TO) Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

testifying (to)

verb

present participle of testify (to)

as in guaranteeing

to declare (something) to be true or genuine that auction house will always testify to a painting's authenticity

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Sure, in 1854, the first prepacked box of Whitman's chocolates was introduced, guaranteeing to the American populace a standard of staleness, of flavorlessness, for years to come.

— Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Fortunately, a few smart travel accessories can make all the difference in fitting more and guaranteeing your items are secure.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of guaranteeing

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Opponents argued the measure would also enable the state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors to be overturned.

— Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Trump criticized Andrews, using a transphobic nickname for her, for her stance on gender-affirming care for children and young people.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of affirming

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On Thursday, the Justice Department sued to block Alaska from certifying its Senate race if the Republican incumbent loses.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
The Justice Department is suing to block Alaska from certifying a possible Democratic Senate victory if a second candidate named Sullivan remains on the ballot, setting up a federal-state clash.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of certifying

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His movements are nimble and controlled, attesting to his unwillingness to give in to the bad days, the moments of grief.

— Bella Armstrong, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
According to the complaint filed against him in federal court, Rivas Garcia filled out a voter registration form by hand in 2018, listing his Sacramento address and attesting that he was born in Mexico.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of attesting

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Vestiaire Collective has always taken a multi-step approach to authenticating luxury goods to prevent counterfeits and fraud.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
As to authenticating that low odometer reading, Weaver assures that plugging a reader into its transmission revealed the exact mileage.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of authenticating

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But witnessing the shuttle upright — an idea that emerged out of a Science Center master plan over 30 years ago — is an entirely different thing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
But just as meaningful - if not more so - is witnessing the increasing volume of players who seem like keepers.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

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