2. To give proof of; to manifest; as, the ruins of Palmyra attest its ancient magnificence.
3. To call to witness; to invoke. [Archaic] The sacred streams which Heaven's imperial state Attests in oaths, and fears to violate. Dryden.
ATTEST
At*test", n.
Defn: Witness; testimony; attestation. [R.]
The attest of eyes and ears. Shak.
ATTESTATION
At`tes*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. attestatio: cf. F. attestation.]
Defn: The act of attesting; testimony; witness; a solemn or official declaration, verbal or written, in support of a fact; evidence. The truth appears from the attestation of witnesses, or of the proper officer. The subscription of a name to a writing as a witness, is an attestation.
ATTESTATIVE
At*test"a*tive, a.
Defn: Of the nature of attestation.
ATTESTER; ATTESTOR
At*test"er, At*test"or, n.
Defn: One who attests.