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witnessed

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2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

witnessed

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witnessed 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, witnessed is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwitnessed

1verb
  • 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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