Meaning of bear witness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    bear witness

    Definitions

    1. provide evidence for

    Examples

    • « The blood test showed that he was the father »
    • « Her behavior testified to her incompetence »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. give testimony in a court of law

    Derived terms

Famous quotes

  • « Some people are cool with the fact that their bodies bear witness to this great thing they produced, their children, and I understand that. But on a personal level, it makes me feel better that my breasts are not down to my knees when I'm undressed in front of my husband. »
    Patricia Heaton
  • « What the feminists want of me is something they haven't examined because it comes from religion. They want me to bear witness. »
    Doris Lessing
  • « Writers obviously have to bear witness to the harsh face of the age. »
    Alexander McCall Smith

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