give evidence

VERB

attest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authenticate corroborate demonstrate indicate substantiate swear verify

STRONG

adjure announce argue assert aver certify confirm countersign declare display exhibit prove ratify seal show support sustain testify uphold warrant witness

WEAK

asseverate bear out bear witness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal disprove hide

STRONG

abstain contradict cover deny disavow discredit invalidate oppose refuse reject repudiate veto withhold

VERB

plead

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allege argue assert cite declare maintain respond

STRONG

adduce advocate avouch present vouch

WEAK

answer charges cop a plea plea-bargain put forward use as excuse

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny ignore

WEAK

answer decide punish reply sentence

VERB

testify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce argue assert declare depose indicate swear

STRONG

affirm attest bespeak betoken certify corroborate demonstrate depone evince mount prove show sing state warrant witness

WEAK

bear witness cross one's heart give facts give one's word make evident point to say so stand up for swear to swear up and down token

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal deny hide

STRONG

contradict discredit refute reject veto

VERB

witness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce indicate

STRONG

affirm argue attest bespeak betoken certify confirm corroborate countersign depone depose endorse sign subscribe

WEAK

be a witness bear out bear witness give testimony say under oath stand for vouch for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide

STRONG

contradict deny invalidate oppose reject repudiate veto

WEAK

participate refute

Example Sentences

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Jack repeated his calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services, in which witnesses would be compelled to give evidence.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

He was called to give evidence by his defence barrister, Kieran Vaughan KC.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

U.K. data week will focus on the housing market and will give evidence of how demand is holding up amid increased consumer prices due to elevated energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Jonathan is set to give evidence Tuesday for the first time since being arrested.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Brought before a grand jury that was considering criminal charges against Daniel Ellsberg, Russo absolutely refused to give evidence, even when offered immunity in exchange.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

give evidence

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