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The correct spelling is witness.
How to pronounce witness
/ˈwɪtnəs/
nounIPA: /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.Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.
- 2.One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.
- 3.Someone called to give evidence in a court.
- 4.One who is called upon to witness an event or action, such as a wedding or the signing of a document.
- 5.Something that serves as evidence; a sign or token.
verb
- 1.To furnish proof of, to show.
- 2.To take as evidence.
- 3.To see or gain knowledge of through experience.
- 4.(construed with to or for) To present personal religious testimony; to preach at (someone) or on behalf of.
- 5.To see the execution of (a legal instrument), and subscribe it for the purpose of establishing its authenticity.
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