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prove vs attest

attest vs prove

prove and attest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prove No No Yes No
attest No No Yes No
As verbs, attest is a hyponym of prove; that is, attest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prove:
  • prove: provide evidence for
  • attest: provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
Other hyponyms of prove include certify, demonstrate, evidence, manifest, presume, abduce, adduce, cite.
prove (verb) attest (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
obtain probate of provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof give testimony in a court of law
provide evidence for establish or verify the usage of
take a trial impression of
cause to puff up with a leaven
increase in volume
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
be shown or be found to be
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