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witness

The correct spelling is witness.

How to pronounce witness

/ˈwɪtnəs/
noun

IPA: /ˈwɪtnəs/

Say it like: Wit-nes-s

The correct spelling is witness. Attestation of a fact or event; testimony. For example: "She can bear witness, since she was there at the time."

Usage Examples

She can bear witness, since she was there at the time.

As a witness to the event, I can confirm that he really said that.

The witness for the prosecution did not seem very credible.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.
  2. 2.One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.
  3. 3.Someone called to give evidence in a court.
  4. 4.One who is called upon to witness an event or action, such as a wedding or the signing of a document.
  5. 5.Something that serves as evidence; a sign or token.

verb

  1. 1.To furnish proof of, to show.
  2. 2.To take as evidence.
  3. 3.To see or gain knowledge of through experience.
  4. 4.(construed with to or for) To present personal religious testimony; to preach at (someone) or on behalf of.
  5. 5.To see the execution of (a legal instrument), and subscribe it for the purpose of establishing its authenticity.

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