Witness

/ˈwɪtnəs/ noun verb

Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.

Meaning

  1. (noun) Attestation of a fact or event; testimony. “She can bear witness, since she was there at the time.”
  2. (noun) One who sees or has personal knowledge of something. “As a witness to the event, I can confirm that he really said that.”
  3. (noun) Someone called to give evidence in a court. “The witness for the prosecution did not seem very credible.”
  4. (noun) One who is called upon to witness an event or action, such as a wedding or the signing of a document. “The bridesmaid and best man at a wedding typically serve as the witnesses.”
  5. (noun) Something that serves as evidence; a sign or token.
  6. (verb) To furnish proof of, to show. “1667: round he throws his baleful eyes / That witness'd huge affliction and dismay — John Milton, Paradise Lost, Book 1 ll. 56-7”
  7. (verb) To take as evidence.
  8. (verb) To see or gain knowledge of through experience. “He witnessed the accident.”
  9. (verb) (construed with to or for) To present personal religious testimony; to preach at (someone) or on behalf of.
  10. (verb) To see the execution of (a legal instrument), and subscribe it for the purpose of establishing its authenticity. “to witness a bond or a deed”

Letter breakdown

  • Witness contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Witness mean?

Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.

How many letters are in Witness?

Witness has 7 letters.

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