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Pronunciation: [tˈɛstɪfˌa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "testified" is spelled tɛstəfaɪd in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "tɛst" is pronounced with an "ɛ" vowel sound, followed by a syllabic "ə" and the consonant "f". The second syllable "əd" is pronounced with a schwa vowel sound and the consonant "d" at the end. The stress is on the first syllable with a secondary stress on the last syllable. "Testified" is the past tense of the verb "testify", meaning to provide evidence or give a sworn statement in a court of law.

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TESTIFIED Meaning and Definition

  1. Testified is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "testify." To testify means to give evidence or to make a formal declaration, usually in a legal setting, under oath or affirmation. It involves providing a statement of truth or facts, often as a witness in a court of law, with the purpose of supporting or challenging a particular claim, accusation, or legal matter. Testifying is an important aspect of the justice system as it allows individuals with relevant knowledge or information to present their accounts, opinions, or observations in a truthful and accurate manner.

    When a person testifies, they typically provide their testimony orally, but it can also be given in writing. Testimony involves recounting events, providing factual details, sharing personal experiences, and answering questions from legal professionals, such as lawyers or judges. The purpose of testifying is to add credibility, clarification, or key information to a case, helping the court assess the truth and reach a just decision based on the evidence presented.

    Additionally, testimony may occur in non-legal contexts, such as during legislative hearings or public inquiries, where individuals provide accounts or information on specific matters of public interest. In these cases, testifying serves to contribute to the gathering of knowledge, informing decision-making processes, or influencing public opinion.

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Etymology of TESTIFIED

The word testified has its origins in Latin. It is derived from the Latin verb testificare, which is a combination of testis (witness) and facere (to make). In Latin, testificare means to bear witness or to give evidence. Over time, this word was adopted into Old French as testifier, and then entered Middle English as testifien. Eventually, it evolved into its modern form, testified.

Conjugate verb Testified

CONDITIONAL

I would testified
you would testified
he/she/it would testified
we would testified
they would testified
I would testify
we would testify
you would testify
he/she/it would testify
they would testify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be testifying
you would be testifying
he/she/it would be testifying
we would be testifying
they would be testifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have testified
you would have testified
he/she/it would have testified
we would have testified
they would have testified

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been testifying
you would have been testifying
he/she/it would have been testifying
we would have been testifying
they would have been testifying

FUTURE

I will testify
you will testify
he/she/it will testify
we will testify
they will testify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be testifying
you will be testifying
he/she/it will be testifying
we will be testifying
they will be testifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have testified
you will have testified
he/she/it will have testified
we will have testified
they will have testified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been testifying
you will have been testifying
he/she/it will have been testifying
we will have been testifying
they will have been testifying

IMPERATIVE

you testify
we let´s testify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to testify

PAST

I testified
you testified
he/she/it testified
we testified
they testified

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was testifying
you were testifying
he/she/it was testifying
we were testifying
they were testifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

testified

PAST PERFECT

I had testified
you had testified
he/she/it had testified
we had testified
they had testified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been testifying
you had been testifying
he/she/it had been testifying
we had been testifying
they had been testifying

PRESENT

I testify
you testify
he/she/it testifies
we testify
they testify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am testifying
you are testifying
he/she/it is testifying
we are testifying
they are testifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

testifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have testified
you have testified
he/she/it has testified
we have testified
they have testified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been testifying
you have been testifying
he/she/it has been testifying
we have been testifying
they have been testifying

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