— witnessable , adj. — witnesser , n.
/wit"nis/ , v.t.
1. to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception: to witness an accident.
2. to be present at (an occurrence) as a formal witness, spectator, bystander, etc.: She witnessed our wedding.
3. to bear witness to; testify to; give or afford evidence of.
4. to attest by one's signature: He witnessed her will.
v.i.
5. to bear witness; testify; give or afford evidence.
n.
6. an individual who, being present, personally sees or perceives a thing; a beholder, spectator, or eyewitness.
7. a person or thing that affords evidence.
8. a person who gives testimony, as in a court of law.
9. a person who signs a document attesting the genuineness of its execution.
10. testimony or evidence: to bear witness to her suffering.
11. ( cap. ) a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses.
[ bef. 950; (n.) ME, OE witnes orig., knowledge, understanding; see WIT 1 , -NESS; (v.) ME, deriv. of the n. ]
Syn. 1. perceive, watch, mark, notice, note. See observe. 10. proof, confirmation, substantiation.