- provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes;
"His high fever attested to his illness" "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication" "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"
- authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity;
"I attest this signature"
- give testimony in a court of law
- establish or verify the usage of;
"This word is not attested until 1993"
