nounπShareAttestation of a fact or event; testimony."She can bear witness, since she was there at the time."lawstatementeventessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who sees or has personal knowledge of something."As a witness to the event, I can confirm that he really said that."personlawstatementessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone called to give evidence in a court."The witness for the prosecution did not seem very credible."lawpersonessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who is called upon to witness an event or action, such as a wedding or the signing of a document."The bridesmaid and best man at a wedding typically serve as the witnesses."laweventpersonactionsocietyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that serves as evidence; a sign or token."The teacher's encouraging smile was a witness to her belief in the student's potential. "signessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish proof of, to show."The fingerprint evidence witnessed the thief's presence at the crime scene. "lawstatementessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take as evidence."The teacher witnessed the student's drawing as evidence of her artistic talent. "lawactionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo see or gain knowledge of through experience."He witnessed the accident."actioneventhumanlawsocietyhistoryessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(construed with to or for) To present personal religious testimony; to preach at (someone) or on behalf of."The pastor will witness for the new students at the welcome assembly. "religioncommunicationtheologyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo see the execution of (a legal instrument), and subscribe it for the purpose of establishing its authenticity."to witness a bond or a deed"lawrightessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
