witness
Aussprache: [ˈwɪtnəs]
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Kontext: „law“
(noun) a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an event that is important. If someone was there and they saw it, they are a witness.
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The witness gave a detailed account of what happened during the accident.
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The witness did not see anything unusual happening that day.
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Who was the main witness in the case?
Kontext: „observation“
(verb) to see something happen, especially something important. When you witness something, you are there and you see it taking place.
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I witnessed a beautiful sunrise this morning.
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She did not witness the celebration because she was out of town.
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Have you ever witnessed a live concert?
Kontext: „authentication“
(verb) to sign a document to confirm that you have seen someone sign it. This means you are helping to prove that it is real.
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I witnessed his signature on the contract.
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I cannot witness this document until I see him sign it.
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Can you witness my signature before I send this letter?
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