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testify
[ˈtɛstɪfaɪ]
verb
testemunhar
1.
To give evidence or proof of something; to declare under oath in a court of law
The witness will testify in court tomorrow.
A testemunha testemunhará em tribunal amanhã.
2.
To serve as evidence or proof of something
His success testifies to his hard work.
Seu sucesso testemunha seu trabalho árduo.
3.
To make a formal statement or declaration
Several experts came forward to testify about the product's safety.
Vários especialistas compareceram para testemunhar sobre a segurança do produto.
Synonyms
attest
swear
depose
declare
bear witness
certify
Antonyms
deny
refute
contradict
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
testemunhar
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
testemunhar
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
testemunhar
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
testemunhar; depor
Depor is more commonly used in legal contexts in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
testify to the truth of
testify under oath
testify against someone
testify on behalf of
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