Synonyms for take the stand

Most common

bear witness · testify · attest

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To testify as a witness in a trial.

   The press speculated about whether he would take the stand and testify in his defense.

Example sentences

• testify Tom seems to be unwilling to testify against Mary.
• attest The fingerprints on the knife attest to her guilt.

By length

6 letters

attest²

7 letters

testify³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (attest² = 2 syllables).