bear witness meaning

UK /bɛə ˈwɪtnɪs/ US /bɛr ˈwɪtnəs/ 3 syllables

bear witness (verb): provide evidence for.

bear witness has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

bear witness as a verb

  1. provide evidence for
    • The blood test showed that he was the father
    • Her behavior testified to her incompetence

    Synonyms: testify, prove, evidence, show

    Type of: inform

    Kinds: attest, presume, adduce

  2. give testimony in a court of law

    Synonyms: testify, attest, take the stand

    Type of: declare

    Kinds: vouch

How to pronounce bear witness

bear witness is pronounced /bɛə ˈwɪtnɪs/ in British English and /bɛr ˈwɪtnəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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