witness
witness is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, witness is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofwitness
- Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.
Example: "She can bear witness, since she was there at the time."
- One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.
Example: "As a witness to the event, I can confirm that he really said that."
- Someone called to give evidence in a court.
Example: "The witness for the prosecution did not seem very credible."
- One who is called upon to witness an event or action, such as a wedding or the signing of a document.
Example: "The bridesmaid and best man at a wedding typically serve as the witnesses."
- Something that serves as evidence; a sign or token.
- To furnish proof of, to show.
Example: "1667: round he throws his baleful eyes / That witness'd huge affliction and dismay — John Milton, Paradise Lost, Book 1 ll. 56-7"
- To take as evidence.
- To see or gain knowledge of through experience.
Example: "He witnessed the accident."
- (construed with to or for) To present personal religious testimony; to preach at (someone) or on behalf of.
- To see the execution of (a legal instrument), and subscribe it for the purpose of establishing its authenticity.
Example: "to witness a bond or a deed"
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