2witness verb
witnesses; witnessed; witness·ing 1 [+ obj] : to see (something) happen
▪ Several people witnessed the accident. ▪ We are witnessing a historic moment. 2 [+ obj] law : to be present at (an event) in order to be able to say that it happened : to act as a legal witness of (something)
▪ He witnessed the signing of her will. 3 [+ obj] : to be the time or place when (something) happens
▪ The past decade has witnessed many new advances in medical research. [=many new advances have occurred in the past decade] ▪ The industry is witnessing a gradual decline in sales. [=sales are declining in the industry] 4 [+ obj] — used to say that something is an example of or is proof of something ▪ The economy is improving—witness the decrease in unemployment. [=the decrease in unemployment shows that the economy is improving] 5 [no obj] US : to make a public statement about your religious beliefs
▪ a chance to witness for the Lord ▪ speakers witnessing to their faith [=stating what they believe]
▪ Several people witnessed the accident. ▪ We are witnessing a historic moment.
▪ He witnessed the signing of her will.
▪ The past decade has witnessed many new advances in medical research. [=many new advances have occurred in the past decade] ▪ The industry is witnessing a gradual decline in sales. [=sales are declining in the industry]
▪ a chance to witness for the Lord ▪ speakers witnessing to their faith [=stating what they believe]
as witnessed by
: as shown by
▪ The event was a success, as witnessed by the high turnout. [=the high turnout shows that the event was a success]
▪ The event was a success, as witnessed by the high turnout. [=the high turnout shows that the event was a success]
