testify · verb
Meanings and examples
To give evidence in a court about what you know or have observed.
The accountant testified that she had raised concerns about the unexplained payments before the investigation began.
He was asked to testify about events he had witnessed while working at the warehouse.
A witness who testifies should distinguish personal observation from information obtained later from other people.
Testifying in court was a demanding experience, although she felt it was important to explain what had happened.
Forms
- testify base form
- testifies third-person singular present
- testified past tense; past participle
- testifying present participle