wit
ness
Third Person
witnesses
Present Participle
witnessing
Past Tense
witnessed
Past Participle
witnessed
1
to see an act of crime or an accident
transitive
- She witnesses incidents of shoplifting in her store.
- I have witnessed several accidents at this busy intersection.
- Last night, I witnessed a hit-and-run incident on the street.
- She witnessed a pickpocketing incident during her trip.
- He was called to court because he witnessed the crime.
2
to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience
transitive
- They witnessed the growth of the city skyline over the years.
- The teacher witnessed the students' academic progress throughout the school year.
- She witnessed the transformation of the abandoned building into a vibrant community center.
- He witnessed the moment when his favorite team won the championship game.