How to Use attest in a Sentence

attest

verb
  • I can attest that what he has said is true.
  • The certificate attests the authenticity of the painting.
  • Those who have reached the big five-oh can attest to it.
    — Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • And his list of customers, all by word-of-mouth, can attest to it.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2022
  • Holes blown in walls and craters in the churchyards attest to direct hits.
    — New York Times, 6 June 2022
  • The effects, as a lot of people can attest to, can be life-long.
    — Sahana Mukherjee, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022
  • But the mangroves face a new risk, as stumps scattered among the trees attest.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Nov. 2021
  • From media seating and on the court, many can attest to Allen’s take.
    — Stefan Krajisnik, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2021
  • His 12 fight-night bonus awards in 12 UFC outings can attest to that.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
  • That’s the kind of draw Austin had – and still has, as Urban Heat’s ascent can attest.
    — Andy O'Connor, SPIN, 24 May 2023
  • The voting patterns of both groups attest to each charge.
    — Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Reports from across the US attest to crops being harmed by heat and drought.
    — WIRED, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The road to the Olympics can lead to some heartbreaking injuries – Nick Jonas can attest.
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 22 July 2021
  • But as Beard and Allen can attest, the Longhorns haven’t come close to scratching their ceiling yet.
    — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Dec. 2021
  • Best of all, the entire set is easy to clean, a note that reviewers can attest to.
    — Rebecca Norris, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2021
  • As Amichai can attest, there is a lot of narratives to push back on.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 30 July 2024
  • And as Battaglia's CPU testing numbers attest, the game could use it.
    — Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 7 Dec. 2021
  • As colorists can attest, purple is a mix of red and blue.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Parents are meant to use it to attest that their children are healthy.
    — Justin Ray, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2021
  • That love has paid off, as anyone who watched him win his belt can attest.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Rachel Geicke, founder of a frozen dessert called Snow Monkey, can attest to that.
    — Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2021
  • The key, as these many projects attest, is a willingness to listen.
    — Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2023
  • In fact, Baptiste watched the film for the first time with her mother, who can attest to the real London’s ‘70s vibe.
    — Kelsea Stahler, refinery29.com, 7 June 2021
  • As anybody who has spent time in San Antonio can attest, the city is home to some of the best in the state, with a style all our own.
    — Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
  • This, as Ben Isai can attest to, is not who Jennah has always been.
    — Theo MacKie, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2022
  • Saweetie, for one, might attest to Clairol's campaign slogan that emerged back in the '60s.
    — Chelsea Avila, Allure, 20 July 2022
  • It’s been a good year for small tools as this 6-inch self-adjusting wrench attests.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 27 Feb. 2023
  • This crowd, this love for her, was inspired in large part by her, as Gottlieb will attest.
    — Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 18 Mar. 2024
  • As our mattress testers can attest, the free white-glove delivery process is smooth and won’t leave you lugging a compressed mattress up the stairs.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Fineman had a bystander attest to the interaction in the comments section of the TikTok video.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025

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