witnesses
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nɪs verb (used with object)
1.
to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception: to witness an accident.
2.
to be present at (an occurrence) as a formal witness, spectator, bystander, etc.: She witnessed our wedding.
3.
to bear witness to; testify to; give or afford evidence of.
4.
to attest by one's signature: He witnessed her will.
verb (used without object)
5.
to bear witness; testify; give or afford evidence.
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noun
6.
an individual who, being present, personally sees or perceives a thing; a beholder, spectator, or eyewitness.
7.
a person or thing that affords evidence.
8.
a person who gives testimony, as in a court of law.
9.
a person who signs a document attesting the genuineness of its execution.
10.
testimony or evidence: to bear witness to her suffering.
Origin:
before 950; (noun) Middle English, Old English witnes orig., knowledge, understanding; see wit1, -ness; (v.) Middle English, derivative of the noun
before 950; (noun) Middle English, Old English witnes orig., knowledge, understanding; see wit1, -ness; (v.) Middle English, derivative of the noun
Related forms
wit·ness·a·ble, adjective
wit·ness·er, noun
pre·wit·ness, noun, verb (used with object)
self-wit·ness, noun
self-wit·nessed, adjective
Synonyms
1. perceive, watch, mark, notice, note. See observe. 10. proof, confirmation, substantiation.
1. perceive, watch, mark, notice, note. See observe. 10. proof, confirmation, substantiation.
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witness (ˈwɪtnɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a person who has seen or can give first-hand evidence of some event |
| 2. | a person or thing giving or serving as evidence |
| 3. | a person who testifies, esp in a court of law, to events or facts within his own knowledge |
| 4. | a person who attests to the genuineness of a document, signature, etc, by adding his own signature |
| 5. | bear witness |
| a. to give written or oral testimony | |
| b. to be evidence or proof ofRelated: testimonial | |
| —vb | |
| 6. | (tr) to see, be present at, or know at first hand |
| 7. | to give or serve as evidence (of) |
| 8. | (tr) to be the scene or setting of: this field has witnessed a battle |
| 9. | (intr) to testify, esp in a court of law, to events within a person's own knowledge |
| 10. | (tr) to attest to the genuineness of (a document, signature, etc) by adding one's own signature |
| Related: testimonial | |
| [Old English witnes (meaning both testimony and witness), from witan to know, | |
| 'witnessable | |
| —adj | |
| 'witnesser | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
witness
O.E. witnes "attestation of fact, event, etc., from personal knowledge;" also "one who so testifies;" originally "knowledge, wit," formed from wit (n.) + -ness. The verb is c.1300, from the noun. Christian use (1382) is as a lit. translation of Gk.
martys (see martyr). Witness stand is recorded from 1853.
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Easton
Bible Dictionary
Witness definition
More than one witness was required in criminal cases (Deut. 17:6; 19:15). They were the first to execute the sentence on the condemned (Deut. 13:9; 17:7; 1 Kings 21:13; Matt. 27:1; Acts 7:57, 58). False witnesses were liable to punishment (Deut. 19:16-21). It was also an offence to refuse to bear witness (Lev. 5:1).
Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary
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Example sentences
There are way better pictures out there from other witnesses.
They also hammered nails into his feet, according to witnesses.
It criticized the school board's action and two of its expert witnesses withdrew.
If you need witnesses to help you present your case, contact them immediately to arrange for their appearance.
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