What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Testify vs Validate - What's the difference?

testify | validate |

As verbs the difference between testify and validate

is that testify is to make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath while validate is to render valid.

testify

English

Verb

(en-verb) (intransitive'' or ''transitive )
  • To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.
  • * 2014 , (Ruzwana Bashir), " The untold story of how a culture of shame perpetuates abuse. I know, I was a victim", The Guardian , 29 August 2014:
  • It was only after a decade away from Skipton that I was finally able to garner the courage to return and testify against my abuser.
  • * Bible, Numbers xxxv. 30
  • One witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.
  • To make a statement based on personal knowledge or faith.
  • * Bible, John iii. 11
  • We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.

    Synonyms

    * bear witness

    See also

    * compel testimony

    validate

    English

    Verb

    (validat)
  • To render valid.
  • To check or prove the validity of; verify.
  • Antonyms

    * disprove * invalidate