witnessed

[ˈwɪtnəst]

witnessed Definition

• 1. to see something happen, especially an accident or crime
• 2. to be present at an event and see it happen

Using witnessed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "witnessed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I witnessed a car accident on my way to work this morning.

• Example

  The police officer witnessed the robbery and was able to provide a description of the suspect.

• Example

  She witnessed the birth of her first child.

witnessed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for witnessed

• observe
• see
• watch
• perceive

Antonyms for witnessed

• miss
• overlook
• ignore

Phrases with witnessed

• bear witness

  to provide evidence or testimony about something

  Example

  The victim's friend was called to bear witness in court.

• witness protection

  a program designed to protect the safety of witnesses who testify in court

  Example

  The witness was placed in witness protection after testifying against the mafia.

• witness stand

  the place in a courtroom where a witness sits or stands while giving testimony

  Example

  The witness was nervous as she took the witness stand.

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Summary: witnessed in Brief

To 'witness' [ˈwɪtnəst] means to see something happen, especially an accident or crime, or to be present at an event and see it happen. It can be used in phrases like 'bear witness' and 'witness protection,' and is often used in legal contexts such as the 'witness stand.'