bears witness

VERB

vouch for

Synonyms

WEAK

attest confirm corroborate demonstrate depose evidence evince prove show testify testify to

Example Sentences

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Heba Almaqadma, a 24-year-old Palestinian journalist, translator and writer surviving amid the ruins of Gaza City, bears witness with searing clarity:

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2025

The rhythmic pounding of the hammer in 58-year-old Sadashiv Sanake's dimly lit workshop bears witness to the hard grind behind handcrafting the iconic Kolhapuri leather sandals.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

The former member of a Charleston group established to protect Black cemeteries emphasized that the ground itself bears witness to history.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

“This lawsuit bears witness not only to my story, but to more than a thousand people,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2023

“All of creation bears witness to the Greatness of God!”

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel