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witness
noun as in person who observes an event
verb as in observe
Weak matches
be a witness, be on hand, be on the scene, be present, flash on, get a load of, look on, pick up on, take in
verb as in testify; authenticate
Strong matches
affirm, argue, attest, bespeak, betoken, certify, confirm, corroborate, countersign, depone, depose, endorse, sign, subscribe
Weak matches
be a witness, bear out, bear witness, give evidence, give testimony, say under oath, stand for, vouch for
Example Sentences
He thanked members of the public who provided first aid to Mr Rivero, and added: "Their witness statements were also crucial in helping us arrest the girls within hours."
The prime minister and witnesses have praised rabbi Walker and the security guards as "heroes" for their actions.
During the last week of his first term, reporters — myself included — witnessed his staff walking out with all sorts of odds and ends, including but not limited to paintings, other art work and office furnishings.
Tom Evans, a Yosemite-based photographer who witnessed Miller fall, told Climbing magazine he called 911 after Miller tried to free his bag, which was stuck on a rock.
They argue the “relevant conduct” revealed at trial, where witnesses testified he beat his girlfriends and gave them illegal drugs, must be considered at sentencing.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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