Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bear-witness

verb
/bɛr ˈwɪtnɪs/
Definition
To provide evidence or testimony to something, often in a legal or formal context.
Examples
  • Many people came forward to bear witness to the events of that day.
  • Their testimonies will help bear witness to the truth.
  • She was the only one left to bear witness to the accident.
Meaning
To observe an event and then share what you saw, especially to confirm that something happened.
Synonyms
  • testify
  • witness
  • attest