argue vs attest

argue

verb
  • To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor). 

  • To have an argument, a quarrel. 

  • To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints. 

  • To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply. 

attest

verb
  • To supply or be evidence of. 

  • To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine. 

  • To certify in an official capacity. 

  • To put under oath. 

  • To certify by signature or oath. 

How often have the words argue and attest occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )