witness
wit
ˈwɪt
vit
ness
nəs
nēs
British pronunciation
/wˈɪtnəs/

Definitie en betekenis van "witness"in het Engels

to witness
01

getuigen, zien

to see an act of crime or an accident
Transitive: to witness a crime or an accident
to witness definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
Last night, I witnessed a hit-and-run incident on the street.
Gisteravond heb ik een hit-and-run incident op straat meegemaakt.
02

getuigen, bijwonen

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience
Transitive: to witness a development or event
example
Voorbeelden
She witnessed the transformation of the abandoned building into a vibrant community center.
Ze was getuige van de transformatie van het verlaten gebouw in een levendig gemeenschapscentrum.
01

getuige, ooggetuige

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene
witness definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The witness identified the suspect in a police lineup after the incident.
De getuige identificeerde de verdachte in een politieopstelling na het incident.
02

a person who views or attends something, such as a performance, exhibition, or event

witness definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
Witnesses marveled at the scientific experiment.
03

a person who gives testimony, action, or example demonstrating religious faith

example
Voorbeelden
The missionary traveled abroad as a witness of her religion.
04

a person who testifies under oath in a court of law

example
Voorbeelden
The defense cross-examined the witness thoroughly.
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