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Testified vs Verified - What's the difference?

testified | verified |

As verbs the difference between testified and verified

is that testified is (testify) while verified is (verify).

As an adjective verified is

subject to positive verification.

testified

English

Verb

(head)
  • (testify)

    • 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

    Related terms

    * attest * testimony * testimonial

    See also

    * compel testimony

    External links

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    verified

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (verify)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Subject to positive verification