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testify

/ˈtɛs.tɪ.faɪ/

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verb

B2formalcommon/ˈtɛs.tɪ.faɪ/

A verb used to indicate the act of giving evidence or making a formal statement, especially in a court of law.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по предоставлению доказательств или дачи официального заявления, особенно в суде.esVerbo que significa declarar formalmente ante un tribunal o autoridad, proporcionando evidencia o testimonio; también puede referirse a dar una declaración oficial o afirmar algo como testigo. Implica atestiguar o confirmar hechos bajo juramento.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de fournir des preuves ou de faire une déclaration officielle, en particulier devant un tribunal, ou d'affirmer quelque chose comme vrai.deVerb, das angibt, dass jemand vor Gericht aussagt oder ein Zeugnis ablegt; allgemeiner auch, dass jemand etwas bezeugt oder bestätigt.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de fornecer provas ou fazer uma declaração oficial, especialmente em tribunal; também pode significar confirmar ou atestar algo publicamente.zh动词,指提供证据或作出正式声明,尤指在法庭上作证;也可泛指证明、证实某事。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى تقديم الأدلة أو الإدلاء بشهادة رسمية، خاصة أمام المحكمة. ويشمل أيضًا معنى الإقرار أو التأكيد على صحة شيء ما.

  1. Give evidence in court B2 formal

    To make a formal statement of what one knows to be true, especially in a court of law.

    • The witness testified that she saw the defendant at the scene.
    • He was called to testify before the grand jury.
    • She testified under oath about the events of that night.

    ruДавать показанияesDeclarar ante un tribunalfrTémoigner en justicedeVor Gericht aussagenptDar testemunhozh作证arالإدلاء بالشهادة

    Synonyms: attestbear witnessdeposetake the stand

  2. Serve as evidence B2 formal

    To be proof or evidence of something.

    • The empty streets testify to the severity of the lockdown.
    • Her success testifies to her hard work and dedication.
    • The ruins testify to the city's ancient glory.

    ruСвидетельствоватьesServir como pruebafrtémoigner dedeZeugnis ablegenptSer evidênciazh证明arيدل على

    Synonyms: attestbear witnessbespeakbetokendemonstrateevidenceindicateproveshow

  • testified past participle
  • testified past simple
  • testifying present participle
  • testifies third person singular