WITNESS Meaning and
Definition
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Witness (noun):
1. A person who has firsthand knowledge or evidence of an event, situation, or incident and is able to provide a detailed account or testimony of it.
2. The act of perceiving or observing an event or occurrence as it happens, ensuring accurate and unbiased reporting of the event.
3. In a legal context, a person who testifies under oath in a court of law regarding their firsthand knowledge of the events in question, often providing essential information to assist in the determination of guilt or innocence.
4. A participant or onlooker who sees or experiences something noteworthy or remarkable, such as a crime, accident, or significant historical event.
5. Someone who mentally registers and remembers the details or specifics of an incident or happening, sometimes called upon later to recount or validate the information.
6. The physical or tangible evidence, object, or mark left behind or produced during the occurrence of an event, providing proof or substantiation of its existence or outcome.
(Verb):
1. To observe or perceive an event or occurrence, usually through visual or auditory means, and retain the memory or knowledge of it.
2. To make a sworn statement or declaration attesting to the truth or accuracy of one's observations or experiences, typically in legal proceedings or investigations.
3. To provide evidence or testimony in support of a claim or argument, lending credibility and weight to one's position.
4. To be present at or experience something significant, remarkable, or memorable in order to attest to its authenticity or reality.
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• Testimony; knowledge or matter adduced in proof; a person who sees or knows anything; one present; one who gives evidence; one who sees the execution of a will, a deed, or suchlike, and adhibits his name to it to confirm its authenticity.
• To see or know by personal presence; to attest; to give testimony to; to give evidence; impera. see, in evidence or proof-as, witness my hand.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of WITNESS
The word "witness" has an Old English origin. It can be traced back to the Old English verb "witan", which means "to know" or "to see". From "witan" came the noun "witeness", which initially had a broader meaning of "knowledge" or "intelligence". Over time, the meaning of "witeness" narrowed to refer specifically to someone who has seen or has knowledge of an event or a situation. Eventually, "witeness" transformed into "witnesse" in Middle English, and by the 14th century, it evolved into the modern spelling "witness" that we use today.
Idioms with the word WITNESS
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bear witness (to sth)
The idiom "bear witness (to sth)" means to provide evidence or testify to the truth of something, usually by observing or experiencing it firsthand. It refers to being a witness to an event, situation, or occurrence and being able to confirm its existence or truthfulness.
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bear witness to
The idiom "bear witness to" means to provide testimony or evidence of something. It refers to being present and observing an event or situation and being able to support or testify to its occurrence or truth.
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bear testimony/witness to sth
The idiom "bear testimony/witness to sth" means to provide evidence or proof of something. It refers to the act of testifying or giving witness to the truth or veracity of a particular statement, event, or experience. It involves actively supporting or confirming the validity of a claim or belief.
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witness to sth
The idiom "witness to sth" generally means to observe or experience something, typically a significant event or situation. It implies being present during an event and having firsthand knowledge or testimony about it. It can also signify being a participant or having personal involvement in a particular occurrence.
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witness for sm or sth
The idiom "witness for someone or something" means to provide evidence or testify in support of a person or thing in a formal or official setting, such as in a court of law. It implies serving as a credible witness, often offering firsthand observations or knowledge to bolster the credibility or validity of the individual or subject being discussed.
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bear witness
The idiomatic expression "bear witness" means to provide evidence or testimony about something, usually an event or a situation. It refers to the act of observing and testifying to the truth or existence of a particular occurrence. It can also imply taking a stand or showing support for a cause or belief.
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bear/give witness (to something)
The idiom "bear/give witness (to something)" means to provide evidence or information regarding a specific event or situation through one's testimony or presence. It implies being a reliable source or having personal knowledge of the matter at hand.
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bear false witness
The idiom "bear false witness" refers to the act of providing false or misleading testimony while under oath or giving a formal statement. It pertains to intentionally lying or deceiving others, especially in a legal or moral context.
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bear witness to (something)
The idiom "bear witness to (something)" means to provide evidence or testimony confirming the truth, existence, or occurrence of something. It signifies being present or experiencing an event and being able to testify about it.
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bear/give witness
To bear/give witness is an idiomatic expression that means to testify or provide evidence about something, typically in a legal or formal setting. It implies offering firsthand accounts or testimonies to validate a statement, support a claim, or provide relevant information. It can also refer to serving as an eyewitness to an event and providing an account of what was seen or experienced.
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credible witness
The idiom "credible witness" refers to an individual who is trustworthy and reliable when giving testimony or providing evidence in a legal or other official context. A credible witness is considered to have firsthand knowledge of an event or situation, presenting information that is believable and can be relied upon.
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give witness to (something)
The idiom "give witness to (something)" typically means to provide evidence or testimony in support of, or to confirm the truth or existence of something. It can also refer to expressing one's personal experiences or observations that validate a certain fact or belief.
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be (a) witness to (something)
The idiom "be (a) witness to (something)" means to personally observe or experience a particular event, situation, or phenomenon. It implies that someone has firsthand knowledge or evidence of what happened or is happening.
Similar spelling words for WITNESS
- ITNS,
- udonis,
- weightiness,
- atunes,
- eatins,
- Outness,
- witness',
- ADONZ,
- Adonys,
- atonce,
- utahns,
- Idoneous,
- de-adens,
- Adohnes,
- edness,
- Whitney's,
- woodhens,
- wittingly,
- ottens,
- atienza,
- lily-whiteness,
- A-ODNS,
- ettins,
- Adenies,
- wittiness,
- eyewitness,
- Clair-audience,
- Edenize,
- re-attains,
- outdance,
- Eddins,
- audiencia,
- Atanasia,
- eyedness,
- woodens,
- attains,
- owedness,
- widens,
- addons,
- attones,
- ITNS/D-AHRS,
- EEDNZ,
- woodtones,
- witness-protection,
- oddness,
- widnes,
- edens,
- adonis,
- edones,
- autoionize,
- Woodenness,
- watneys,
- Audience-chamber,
- udons,
- ednas,
- whitenoise,
- addonizio,
- whitneys,
- witting,
- witness-box,
- ETNS,
- witneys,
- de-iodinase,
- wetness,
- Adenose,
- aidoneus,
- weediness,
- IDN'S,
- Attonce,
- iodines,
- otanes,
- audience-room,
- Adonize,
- adenase,
- ear-witness,
- cross-eyedness,
- audencia,
- Adenese,
- autons,
- whatness,
- Wodness,
- witnessed,
- snow-whiteness,
- orang-utans,
- Iodognosie,
- waddenzee,
- udinese,
- Adonias,
- utans,
- white noise,
- PS-ODNS,
- audience,
- wheatens,
- adonisee,
- "Wheaton's,
- whitens,
- pre-audience,
- itunes,
- audience-specific,
- etons,
- odeons,
- Atanasya,
- Adoncia,
- milk-whiteness,
- etnas,
- AODNS,
- adhans,
- Woodiness,
- co-witness,
- Adonise,
- UDDNS,
- ADONNIS,
- eighteen's,
- Outnoise,
- Aidance,
- ADNOS,
- iodins,
- EDNES,
- whiteness,
- ATNESA,
- CPG-ODNS,
- outwins,
- eatons,
- attunes,
- Atanasio,
- atenas,
- Idieness,
- etens,
- atones,
- wodanaz,
- ADONSA,
- witnesser,
- Adance,
- odense,
- odonus,
- edonus,
- atonias,
- witans,
- atencio,
- eighteens,
- wideness,
- Adenous,
- atanas,
- worm-eatenness,
- Woodness,
- etnies,
- atonies,
- ADNSO,
- Adynasia,
- Blear-Eyedness,
- atenza,
- Adones,
- EDNS,
- witness-stand,
- IDONEUS,
- eye-witness,
- UODNS,
- adience.
Conjugate verb Witness
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