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• 动词，指提供证据、证明或证实某事为真实或无误；也指作证、宣誓证明文件的真实性。

A verb used to indicate the act of providing evidence, proof, or testimony that something is true or genuine.

1. To confirm or verifyB2formal

   To provide evidence or proof that something is true or genuine.

   证实

   • The witness attested to the accuracy of the statement.
   • The documents attest to the company's financial stability.
   • His achievements attest to his dedication and hard work.

   同义词authenticatecertifyconfirmcorroborateevidenceprovesubstantiatetestifyvalidateverify

   反义词contradictdenydisproverefuterepudiate

2. To certify officiallyC1formal

   To formally declare that something is authentic or valid, often in a legal context.

   认证

   • The notary attested the signature on the contract.
   • The expert attested the authenticity of the painting.
   • The official attested that the records were complete.

   同义词authenticatecertifyconfirmcorroborateendorsenotarizevalidateverifywitness