witness
US /ˈwɪt.nəs/
UK /ˈwɪt.nəs/
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a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place
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The police are looking for a witness to the robbery.
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She was a key witness in the trial.
2.
evidence; proof
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The ancient ruins stand as a witness to a lost civilization.
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His success is a witness to his hard work.
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2.
to show or give evidence of
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His dedication to his work witnesses his strong character.
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The empty streets witnessed the city's fear.