attested
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈtɛstɪd/
KK: /əˈtɛstɪd/
adjective
Definition
Certified as true or valid, often supported by evidence or records.
Example
The attested documents confirmed the authenticity of the historical claim.
Conversation
Did you see the article about the ancient manuscript?
Yeah, it was fascinating how the details were attested by historians.
I know, right? It’s amazing to think those records have survived for so long.
Absolutely, it really makes you appreciate the history behind it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
verified
validated
authenticated
Antonyms
disputed
unproven
falsified
verb
Definition
To have confirmed or verified something as true or genuine, often through evidence or testimony.
Example
The witness attested to the events that took place during the incident.
Tense Forms
Past: attested
Past Participle: attested
Conversation
Did you hear about the study that attested to the benefits of meditation?
Yeah, I read it was really positive for mental health.
Exactly! It's great to see research that attested to something so beneficial.
Root Explanation
Attested → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "testari" (meaning to witness or testify) with the suffix "-ed" indicating a past participle. The word "attested" means to have been witnessed or confirmed by someone.
Memory Tip
Think of someone 'witnessing' ('testari') something 'to' ('ad-') confirm its truth — that's why attested means confirmed or verified.
Visually Confused Words
unattested
tested
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