Attester: meaning, definitions and examples

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attester

 

[ ษ™หˆtษ›stษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal

To provide or serve as evidence or proof of something.

Synonyms

certify, confirm, validate.

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Word Description / Examples
confirm

Used to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something by agreeing or verifying information.

  • She called the hotel to confirm her reservation.
  • The results confirm that the treatment is effective.
validate

Used to check or prove the validity or accuracy of something, can also be used to affirm someone's feelings or opinions.

  • The scientist validated the findings with additional research.
  • She feels validated when people acknowledge her hard work.
certify

Used officially to declare or confirm in written form that something meets certain standards or conditions.

  • The doctor will certify that you are fit to travel.
  • The product was certified as organic.

Examples of usage

  • Her diploma attests to her qualifications.
  • The certificate attests that the product meets quality standards.
Context #2 | Verb

legal

To bear witness to the authenticity of a legal document by signing it.

Synonyms

authenticate, endorse, verify.

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endorse

Used when giving approval or support to someone or something, often in commercial, political, or public contexts.

  • The celebrity endorsed the new product.
  • The senator endorsed the proposed law.
authenticate

Often used when confirming the validity of documents, artifacts, or online identities.

  • The museum needs to authenticate the painting before displaying it.
  • We needed to authenticate his identity before approving the transaction.
verify

Commonly used in everyday situations as well as technical and formal contexts to confirm the accuracy or truth of something.

  • Can you verify your phone number?
  • The scientist verified the results of the experiment.

Examples of usage

  • The notary attested the signature on the contract.
  • The witnesses attested to the will being genuine.

Translations

Translations of the word "attester" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atestador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคตเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zeuge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyaksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ะดะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wiadek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จผไบบ๏ผˆใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใซใ‚“๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรฉmoin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ testigo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tanฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงู‡ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svฤ›dek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svedok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง่ฏไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vitni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒำ™ะณะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ›แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸahid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ testigo

Etymology

The word 'attester' originated from the Latin word 'attestari', which means 'to bear witness'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century. The concept of attesting to the truth or validity of something has been an important aspect of legal and formal processes throughout history.

See also: attestable, attestation.