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attestare

to certify

verb aht-teh-STAH-reh Less Common

Also means

to attest

Usage Note

Attestare is formal and bureaucratic; it appears on official documents such as certificates and declarations. The past participle attestato is also used as a noun meaning a certificate or credential, so 'un attestato di frequenza' is an attendance certificate.

Examples

"Il medico attesta la malattia."

Natural Translation

The doctor certifies the illness.

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