noun
- a person who sees an event happen
- a person who gives evidence in a court of law
- a person who is present at an event and can confirm that it happened
verb
- to see something happen
- to be present when a document is signed to confirm its authenticity
- to experience or be present during a particular event or period
Examples
- The witness saw the accident happen at the intersection.
- She was called as a witness in the murder trial.
- Two witnesses signed the wedding certificate.
- I witnessed the historic moment when they announced the discovery.
- The lawyer asked him to witness the signing of the will.
- This century has witnessed remarkable technological advances.
- The police are looking for witnesses to the robbery.
- Can you witness my signature on this document?