witnessed
Pronunciation: [ˈwɪt.nəsd]
Word
Context: “observation”
(verb) to see something happen or to be present when something happens. For example, if you watched a soccer game, you witnessed the players scoring goals.
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I witnessed a beautiful sunset yesterday.
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I did not witness any arguments at the party.
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Did you witness the fireworks last night?
Context: “legal”
(verb) to give a formal statement that you saw something happen, often in court. If you saw an accident, you might be called to witness what you saw.
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She witnessed the accident and told the police everything she saw.
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He didn't witness the incident, so he couldn't provide any details.
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Have you ever witnessed anything important in court?
Context: “experience”
(verb) to go through an event or process. For example, seeing a great performance means you witnessed it.
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We witnessed history being made at the championship game.
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I have not witnessed such an amazing show before.
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What events have you witnessed that were very exciting?
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