English-Italian translations for attest

• affermare
• attestare
  Signor Commissario, cari colleghi, siamo tutti d'accordo che dovrebbe esistere un marchio finalizzato ad attestare la sicurezza dei prodotti. Mr. Commissioner, dear colleagues, we all agree that there should be a marking to attest the product safety.
  Non dovremmo attestare la sicurezza delle centrali nucleari: dobbiamo approfondire quali sono i rischi reali e non dare alla gente un falso senso di sicurezza. We should not be attesting to the safety of nuclear power plants: we have to investigate what exactly the risks are and not give people a false sense of security.

Definition of attest

• To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine
• To certify by signature or oath
• To certify in an official capacity
• To put under oath

Examples

• When will the appraiser attest the date of the painting?
• You must attest your will in order for it to be valid.
• Her fine work attested her ability.

Related words

• attestation
• attested
• unattested
• unattestable
• attester
• attestor
• attestation of competence
• to attest the capability