(give) witness to
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: to declare belief in (a god or religion)
They gave witness to their faith.
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Medieval castle — a ‘witness to centuries of change’ — excavated in the UK.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Every day visual journalists bear witness to the people in our communities and their stories — the energy from high school sports, compelling news events, glimpses into iconic businesses and the arts, or a simple portrait of an individual for a story.
—The Pham, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2024
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Every day visual journalists bear witness to the people in our communities and their stories — the energy from high school sports, compelling news events, glimpses into iconic businesses and the arts, or a simple portrait of an individual for a story.
—The Pham, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for (give) witness to
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“(give) witness to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%28give%29%20witness%20to. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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