bear witness
The phrase "bear witness" is often used in legal and formal contexts to denote providing testimony or evidence.
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Definition
B2Legal
(formal)To provide testimony or evidence in a formal setting, such as a court.
Example
- She was called to bear witness in the trial.
B2General
(neutral)To confirm the truth or existence of something by observing it.
Example
- His achievements bear witness to his hard work.
B2General
(neutral)To serve as an indication or proof of something.
Example
- The ruins bear witness to the ancient civilization that once thrived here.
Similar
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