Witness jelentése magyarul, definíció, kiejtés és példamondatok

witness

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brit:

Főnév

1. Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.

She can bear witness, since she was there at the time.

2. One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.

As a witness to the event, I can confirm that he really said that.

3. Someone called to give evidence in a court.

The witness for the prosecution did not seem very credible.

4. 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. Something that serves as evidence; a sign or token.

Ige

1. 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

2. To take as evidence.

3. To see or gain knowledge of through experience.

He witnessed the accident.

4. (construed with to or for) To present personal religious testimony; to preach at (someone) or on behalf of.

5. 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