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testify

/ˈtɛstəˌfaɪ/

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verb

-fies; -fied; -fying

to talk and answer questions about something especially in a court of law while formally promising that what you are saying is true [no obj]

She refused to testify about who had given her the information.

Three witnesses were called/summoned to testify at (the) trial.

She testified before Congress today.

He agreed to testify against his drug dealer.

They will testify for the defense/prosecution. [=they will testify because the defense/prosecution has asked them to] [+ obj]

He testified that he'd seen two people leave the building on the night of the murder.

to talk about or say (something) in an honest and confident way [+ obj]

I can (personally) testify that the food at that diner is excellent. [no obj]

+ to

Many of her former employees came forward to testify to her generosity. [=to say that she is a generous person]

to show that something is true or real :to give proof of something [no obj]

+ to

These statistics testify to the fact that the program is working. [=show that the program is working]

The fact that doctors were able to catch the disease before it had spread testifies to the importance of medical screenings. [+ obj]

These statistics testify that the program is working.

[no obj] US :to talk to a group of people about your belief in God especially as part of a church service

Several people testified during the revival meeting.