Testament meaning in English
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Definition
(to be) a testament (to sthg): (to be) a fantastic example or proof of (something)
last will and testament (law): a document in which a person leaves their money and possessions to friends, family etc. to be inherited after death (law)
Examples
- "I, Hector Melvin Jones, declare this to be my last will and testament."
- "Your lust for knowledge, treasured Gymglish user, is a testament to human curiosity!"
- "It was a source of macho pride that was a testament to how hard traders worked."
- "This success is a testament to the solid nature of our business model, the flawless implementation of our strategies, the hard work of our staff, and the excellent quality of our products."
Exercise 1
Dictation sensation!
Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks below from Mrs Bentley's speech.
"I, Hector Melvin Jones, declare this to be my last and . In the of my , I the following to my grandson, Brian Alastair Sinclair Jones, on the condition that he be married."
Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks below from Mrs Bentley's speech.
"I, Hector Melvin Jones, declare this to be my last and . In the of my , I the following to my grandson, Brian Alastair Sinclair Jones, on the condition that he be married."
Dictation sensation!
Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks below from Mrs Bentley's speech.
"I, Hector Melvin Jones, declare this to be my last [not done] will 1 and [not done] testament 2. In the [not done] event 3 of my [not done] death 4, I [not done] bequeath 5 the following to my grandson, Brian Alastair Sinclair Jones, on the condition that he be married."
Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks below from Mrs Bentley's speech.
"I, Hector Melvin Jones, declare this to be my last [not done] will 1 and [not done] testament 2. In the [not done] event 3 of my [not done] death 4, I [not done] bequeath 5 the following to my grandson, Brian Alastair Sinclair Jones, on the condition that he be married."
1 will: A "(legal) will" is an official document indicating distribution of possessions after death. Mrs Bentley reads a message from Brian's grandfather that declares "this to be my last will and testament". This is an official legal statement which is used to show that no other inheritance document is valid.
2 testament: A "testament" is another term for a "(legal) will". It is commonly used in legal English to refer to an official document indicating distribution of possessions after death.
3 event: "In the event of (something)" means "if (something) happens", or "in case it happens". Example: In the event of rain, the tennis match will be cancelled.
4 death: "Death" is the opposite of "life". It is common in "wills" or "testaments" to refer to one's "death".
5 bequeath: "To bequeath" is a legal term that means to leave or give (personal property) by a will or testament. Example: Bruno's grandfather bequeathed him a perfume shop.
Exercise 2
"This success is a testament to... our business model".
This could be rephrased as this success is our business model.
This could be rephrased as this success is our business model.
"This success is a testament to... our business model".
This could be rephrased as this success is a reflection of our business model.
This could be rephrased as this success is a reflection of our business model.
a reflection of: This is the correct choice. To be a "testament to (something)" means "to be a reflection of" or "proof" of it. For example: This building is a testament to the architects and the workers who designed and built it. Bruno means that Delavigne Corp's financial success is a demonstration of the safe nature of its business model.
in spite of: This is incorrect. "In spite of" shares a similar meaning with "despite" or "regardless of". Bruno does not mean that Delavigne's financial success had nothing to do with its business model.
in addition to: This is incorrect. "In addition to" and "to be a testament to" do not share the same meaning. "In addition to" is synonymous with "as well as" or "plus".
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