Attests

/əˈtɛsts/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of attest; confirms or proves something is genuine, true, or authentic through evidence or testimony.

Etymology

From Latin attestari (to bear witness to, make evidence of), combining ad- (to) + testari (to testify, from testis meaning witness).

Kelly Says

The phrase 'facts attest to' is powerful in writing—it means the facts themselves are witnesses standing up in court for your argument, which is why lawyers and scientists love using it.

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