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bear witness

[bair wit-nis] / ˈbɛər ˈwɪt nɪs /
VERB
vouch for
Synonyms
WEAK
attest confirm corroborate demonstrate depose evidence evince prove show testify testify to

Example Sentences

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"Suffice it to say, the trip was an honor. I had a chance to bear witness, and I witnessed the best of America," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, said he understood the risk of people trying to bear witness and document the actions of federal agents.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

The assembled liturgical objects, save one, bear witness to the highest levels of European artistry and craftsmanship of the period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

It is a terrible thing to bear witness, but if we let these things continue to happen in the shadows, then they will happen forever.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

If anyone could bear witness to the long-term impact of persistent action, and also to the strength of the forces opposing change, it was Dorothy Vaughan.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly