Pronunciation: /bɛr ˈwɪtnəs/
noun a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place
A1 I bear witness to the accident.
A2 She was asked to bear witness in court.
B1 The video footage will bear witness to what really happened.
B2 The survivor's testimony will bear witness to the truth of the matter.
C1 The ancient ruins bear witness to a once great civilization.
C2 The historical documents bear witness to the events of that time.
verb to provide evidence or testimony of something
A1 I bear witness to the beautiful sunset.
A2 The video footage will bear witness to the crime.
B1 As a witness, I will bear witness in court.
B2 The photos bear witness to the devastation caused by the hurricane.
C1 Her testimony will bear witness to the truth of the matter.
C2 The ancient artifacts bear witness to the rich history of the civilization.
formal The eyewitnesses will bear witness in court to the events that took place.
informal I saw the whole thing happen, I can bear witness to it.
slang I swear on my momma's grave, I'll bear witness to what went down.
figurative The changing seasons bear witness to the passage of time.
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