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to witness
01
to see an act of crime or an accident
Transitive: to witness a crime or an accident
Examples
She witnesses incidents of shoplifting in her store.
02
to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience
Transitive: to witness a development or event
Examples
They witnessed the growth of the city skyline over the years.
Witness
01
a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene
Examples
The witness gave a detailed account of what happened during the burglary.
02
a person who views or attends something, such as a performance, exhibition, or event
Examples
Hundreds of witnesses attended the art exhibition opening.
03
a person who gives testimony, action, or example demonstrating religious faith
Examples
He lived as a witness of his beliefs through acts of charity.
04
a person who testifies under oath in a court of law
Examples
The witness testified in court about what they saw.
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