give evidence
idiom
: to talk and answer questions about something especially in a court of law while formally promising that what one is saying is true : testify
You may be asked to give evidence at the trial.
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The outlet adds that Simon and Wilkinson will give evidence at the trial, which could take around six weeks.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Kardashian will travel to Paris in May to give evidence in the trial, starting April 28 and expected to run for almost a month, her lawyer previously confirmed.
—Juliette Jabkhiro, Makini Brice, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Tolentino was invited to give evidence before the parliamentary commission but opted to remain silent during his hearing.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Harry was due to give evidence later in the trial, which was taking place alongside former Labour Member of Parliament Tom Watson.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Kardashian will travel to Paris in May to give evidence in the trial, starting April 28 and expected to run for almost a month, her lawyer previously confirmed.
—Juliette Jabkhiro, Makini Brice, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Tolentino was invited to give evidence before the parliamentary commission but opted to remain silent during his hearing.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Harry was due to give evidence later in the trial, which was taking place alongside former Labour Member of Parliament Tom Watson.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Give evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20evidence. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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