bear witness

idiom

Synonyms of bear witness next

: to show that something exists or is true

—+ to

His success bears witness to the value of hard work.

Rising ticket sales bear witness to the band's popularity.

formal : to make a statement saying that one saw or knows something

asked to bear witness to the facts

She was accused of bearing false witness at the trial.

Examples of bear witness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Throughout history, the world has bore witness to the depths a child will go to protect their mother. —

Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 8 July 2024 Before the cathedral was opened in 1345, many civilizations had already borne witness to the site. —

Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2024 But even for those who ended up on the Sylvia Earle by happenstance, nature forced everyone to bear witness to its splendor. —

Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024 Homes, bus stops and businesses alike in this now mostly lifeless city all bear witness to the ongoing attacks. —

Etgar Lefkovits, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bear witness

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