The Clue
Bears witness (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ATTESTS
Tags
Notes
The answer ATTESTS is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.
Related Clues
Affirms
Certifies
Deposes
Swears
Swears to
Bears witness (to)
Certifies or demonstrates
Gives proof
Makes clear
Certifies under oath
Definition
ATTEST as a verb:
1. (attest, certify, manifest, demonstrate, evidence) = 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"
2. authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity; "I attest this signature"
3. (testify, attest, take the stand, bear witness) = give testimony in a court of law
4. establish or verify the usage of; "This word is not attested until 1993"