testifying
v.v. giving a formal statement about what you know, usually in a court of law. You are promising that what you say is true.
v. providing formal evidence or a statement of fact, typically under oath in a judicial proceeding. Often implies a public or official declaration of truth.
The witness is testifying in court today.
After months of preparation, the lead investigator began testifying about the evidence found at the scene.
The success of the prosecution's case relied heavily on the victim testifying clearly and consistently despite the intense pressure of the cross-examination.
The present participle of 'testify'. Often takes the preposition 'to' or 'against'.
He is testifying for the truth.He is testifying to the truth.When confirming a fact or event, the verb 'testify' typically takes the preposition 'to' rather than 'for'.