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Some things make me emotional in a good way. When my son does well in school, I get real emotional because that's a testament to what I'm feeding him at home on a daily basis as far as knowledge goes. I wasn't so emotional until I had my first son.
Monica

Meaning of "testament" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TESTAMENT

From Latin: a will, from testārī to bear witness, from testis a witness.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TESTAMENT

testament  [ˈtɛstəmənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TESTAMENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Testament is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TESTAMENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Testament

A testament is a document that the author has sworn to be true. Testament can refer to: ▪ History ▪ Lenin's Testament, name given to a document written by Vladimir Lenin 1922-3 ▪ Law ▪ Will ▪ Literature ▪ Le Testament, a collection of poems by medieval French author François Villon ▪ Testament, a novel by David Morrell ▪ The Testament, a novel by Eric Van Lustbader ▪ Music ▪ Testament, an American thrash metal band ▪ "Testament", a song by Matt Fishel ▪ "Testament", a song by Axium from Blindsided ▪ Testament Records, a classical music record label ▪ Testament Records, an American roots music record label ▪ Das Testament, an album by E Nomine ▪ Le Testament de Villon an opera by Ezra Pound ▪ Popular culture ▪ Testament, a 1988 television series based on the book Testament: the Bible and History by John Romer ▪ Testament, a 2005 comic book ▪...

Definition of testament in the English dictionary

The first definition of testament in the dictionary is a will setting out the disposition of personal property. Other definition of testament is a proof, attestation, or tribute. Testament is also a covenant instituted between God and man, esp the covenant of Moses or that instituted by Christ.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TESTAMENT


additament
əˈdɪtəmənt
betterment
ˈbɛtəmənt
disarmament
dɪsˈɑːməmənt
embitterment
ɪmˈbɪtəmənt
empowerment
ɪmˈpaʊəmənt
flusterment
ˈflʌstəmənt
hereditament
ˌhɛrɪˈdɪtəmənt
impairment
ɪmˈpɛəmənt
instrument
ˈɪnstrəmənt
measurement
ˈmɛʒəmənt
measurements
ˈmɛʒəmənt
ornament
ˈɔːnəmənt
parlement
ˈpɑːləmənt
parliament
ˈpɑːləmənt
procurement
prəˈkjʊəmənt
requirement
rɪˈkwaɪəmənt
retirement
rɪˈtaɪəmənt
self-betterment
ˌselfˈbetəmənt
temperament
ˈtɛmpərəmənt
tournament
ˈtʊənəmənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TESTAMENT

test-fly
test-market
test-tube baby
testa
testability
testable
testacean
testaceous
testacy
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testamental
testamentar
testamentarily
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testamur
testate
testation
testator
testatrix
testatum

WORDS THAT END LIKE TESTAMENT

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armament
Blessed Sacrament
Christmas ornament
cruciate ligament
European Parliament
firmament
fundament
Houses of Parliament
lament
ligament
medicament
Member of Parliament
Member of the European Parliament
monofilament
New Testament
Old Testament
parament
predicament
rearmament
sacrament

Synonyms and antonyms of testament in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TESTAMENT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «testament» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of testament

Translation of «testament» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TESTAMENT

Find out the translation of testament to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of testament from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «testament» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

证明
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

testamento
570 millions of speakers

English

testament
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वसीयतनामा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شهادة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

завещание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

testamento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উইল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

témoignage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keterangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zeugnis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

立証
130 millions of speakers

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증거
85 millions of speakers

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Prajanjian
85 millions of speakers
vi

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chứng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாட்சிகளாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मृत्युपत्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ahit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

testamento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Testament
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

заповіт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

testament
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διαθήκη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

testament
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

testamente
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

testament
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of testament

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TESTAMENT»

The term «testament» is very widely used and occupies the 11.382 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TESTAMENT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about testament

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10 QUOTES WITH «TESTAMENT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word testament.
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Ray Charles
There's nothing written in the Bible, Old or New testament, that says, 'If you believe in Me, you ain't going to have no troubles.'
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John Collison
The Internet is a testament to a connected system that works - it's a global network where any computer can reach another, and easily transfer information across.
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Brian Kilmeade
Smart and savvy, the fearless female member of George Washington's Secret Six is a testament to the strong women who have helped to alter the course of history in this great nation, both in terms of large-scale battles and in the new opportunities they have helped create for future generations through their own fearless examples.
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Mary Landrieu
Democracy still has a real hope and chance in Iraq, and true freedom in this country would be the greatest testament to those who gave their lives for it.
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Kendrick Meek
This election marks a significant moment in Haiti; it not only serves as the basis of hope along the road to democracy, but also serves as a testament to the resolve and character of the Haitian people during their long struggle for peace, reconciliation, and prosperity.
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Karen Mills
I recently had the opportunity to participate in Inc.'s first-ever 'Hire Power Awards' event in Washington, D.C. The event was a testament to the power of American entrepreneurship and the role that it plays in driving job creation and innovation in a wide array of industries.
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Monica
Some things make me emotional in a good way. When my son does well in school, I get real emotional because that's a testament to what I'm feeding him at home on a daily basis as far as knowledge goes. I wasn't so emotional until I had my first son.
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Pauline Neville-Jones
The BBC's television, radio and online services remain an important part of British culture and the fact the BBC continues to thrive amongst audiences at home and abroad is testament to a professional and dedicated management team who are committed to providing a quality public service.
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Nick Rahall
America, 5 years after this brutal attack, is testament that a Nation conceived in liberty and equality will endure. It is a triumph of millions of Americans but it is also the triumph of an idea larger than any one person, larger than any one nation.
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Bradley A. Smith
The DISCLOSE Act is a testament to the wisdom of the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United. The First Amendment sought to place political speech beyond the government's control, and we can be glad that it did.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TESTAMENT»

Discover the use of testament in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to testament and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Theology of the New Testament
It is difficult to overestimate the singularity of Rudolf Bultmann. Bultmann's Theology of the New Testament changed the course of New Testament interpretation and has continued to influence the field until today.
Rudolf Bultmann, 1951
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Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation
Exciting approaches to biblical inerpretation are introduced in this volume by contributors who are distinguished as leaders in the field of New Testament studies.
Joel B. Green, 1995
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Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of ...
Part 1 covers the five books of the Pentateuch. Part 2 studies the books of the Prophets, with special consideration given to the birth and history of Israel's monarchy, the role of prophets and prophecy, and the nature of Hebrew poetry.
William Sanford La Sor, David Allan Hubbard, Frederic William Bush, 1996
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Toward Old Testament Ethics
Moral difficulties in the Old Testament present stumbling blocks to many who read these books. How are we to relate to a God who, at times, seems fickle, deceptive, and hateful?
‎1991
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Old Testament Theology: The Theology of Israel's Traditions
This republication of a classic work contains a new introduction by Walter Brueggemann that places Gerhard von Rad's work within the context of German theology, Old Testament theology, and the history of interpretation of the Old Testament.
Gerhard Von Rad, 2001
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A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: 2nd Edition
This book has become a standard text in seminary and university classrooms. The purpose of this second edition is to help readers come to a critically informed understanding of the Old Testament as the church's scripture.
Bruce C. Birch, Walter Brueggemann, Terence E. Fretheim, 2011
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A Survey of the Old Testament
This college level textbook surveys the Old Testament by focusing its primary attention on the purpose and message of each book.
Andrew E. Hill, John H. Walton, 2010
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Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament
Volume XV of the highly respected "Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament" is the final volume of Hebrew terms in this fundamental reference tool for biblical studies.
G. Johannes Botterweck, Helmer Ringgren, Heinz-Josef Fabry, 2006
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An Introduction to the Old Testament Poetic Books
The poetic books of the Old Testament--Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon--are often called humankind's reach toward God. The other books of the Old Testament picture God's reach toward man through the redemptive story.
C. Hassell Bullock, 2007
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New Testament Commentary Survey
With an abundance of available tools, students often turn to trusted professors for advice. This book provides such advice from D. A. Carson, one of the most highly respected evangelical New Testament scholars.
D. A. Carson, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TESTAMENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term testament is used in the context of the following news items.
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Well-done 'Testament of Youth' captures horror of war
"Testament of Youth," based on the 1933 best-selling memoir of English writer Vera Brittain, could be subtitled "The Making of a Pacifist." War is hell, and Brittain ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
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Poetry on the Western Front in 'Testament of Youth'
Continue reading below. The makers of “Testament of Youth” recognize this futility in their choice of a circular chronology. Based on the memoir of Vera Brittain, ... «Boston Globe, Jun 15»
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'Testament of Youth' captures Vera Brittain's innocence and steely will
Testament of Youth” centers on the 20-something Vera, who puts aside her college studies at Oxford after one year when war breaks out. Working as a field ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
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'Testament of Youth' traces WWI's grave effect on woman's life
From first to last, "Testament of Youth" sweeps you away. Unapologetically emotional and impeccably made in the classic manner, it tells the kind of potent, ... «Los Angeles Times, Jun 15»
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Testament of Youth; Wild; Big Hero 6; Stray Dogs; Honeytrap; Spring …
Commercially buried in January amid the avalanche of Oscar-grubbing prestige fare, Testament of Youth (Lionsgate, 12) arrives on DVD looking more vital than ... «The Guardian, May 15»
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Testament of Youth review: Love in a time of war
Testament of Youth, published in 1933, was immediately embraced as a seminal memoir, vibrantly giving voice to "the lost generation" and those who loved and ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Apr 15»
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TESTAMENT And EXODUS To Join Forces For 'Dark Roots Of …
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends TESTAMENT and EXODUS will join forces for the "Dark Roots Of Thrash II" tour. The trek will conquer North ... «BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Feb 15»
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Was oldest gospel really found in a mummy mask?
Joel Baden is professor of Hebrew Bible at Yale University. Candida Moss is professor of New Testament and early Christianity at the University of Notre Dame. «CNN, Jan 15»
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Testament of Youth: my mother never got over the loss of her lover
Alison is co-producer and prime mover of this new film version of Testament of Youth (a co-production between BBC Films and Heyday), which stars Alicia ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jan 15»
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Testament of Youth: watch an exclusive clip
A new clip from the First World War epic Testament of Youth has been released. Based on the bestselling autobiography by Vera Brittain, the film follows ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jan 15»

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