Definition of Bear witness

1. Verb. Provide evidence for. "They bear witness that there was a traffic accident "; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence"

Exact synonyms: Evidence, Prove, Show, Testify
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Specialized synonyms: Attest, Certify, Demonstrate, Evidence, Manifest, Presume, Abduce, Adduce, Cite
Generic synonyms: Inform
Derivative terms: Evidence, Evidence, Evidence, Testifier, Testimony, Testimony

2. Verb. Give testimony in a court of law. "They bear witness that there was a traffic accident "
Exact synonyms: Attest, Take The Stand, Testify
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Declare
Specialized synonyms: Vouch
Derivative terms: Attestant, Attestation, Testifier, Testimony, Testimony, Testimony

Definition of Bear witness

1. Verb. To deliver a testimony, especially as witness ¹

2. Verb. To prove, demonstrate ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bear Witness

bear off
bear off from
bear on
bear out
bear paw
bear pit
bear pits
bear spread
bear the scars
bear trap
bear traps
bear up
bear upon
bear walker
bear with
bear witness (current term)
bearabilities
bearability
bearable
bearableness
bearably
bearbaiting
bearbaitings
bearberries
bearberry
bearberry willow
bearbind
bearbine
bearbines
bearcat

Other Resources:

Search for Bear witness on Dictionary.com!Search for Bear witness on Thesaurus.com!Search for Bear witness on Google!Search for Bear witness on Wikipedia!

Search