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to witness
01
to see an act of crime or an accident
Transitive: to witness a crime or an accident
Example
She witnesses incidents of shoplifting in her store.
I have witnessed several accidents at this busy intersection.
02
to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience
Transitive: to witness a development or event
Example
They witnessed the growth of the city skyline over the years.
The teacher witnessed the students' academic progress throughout the school year.
Witness
01
a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene
Example
The witness gave a detailed account of what happened during the burglary.
She was called to the stand as a key witness in the murder trial.
02
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
03
testimony by word or deed to your religious faith
04
(law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature
05
(law) a person who testifies under oath in a court of law
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