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- [wit-nis]
- /ˈwɪt nɪs/
- /ˈwɪt.nəs/
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- [wit-nis]
- /ˈwɪt nɪs/
Definitions of witnessed word
- verb with object witnessed to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception: to witness an accident. 1
- verb with object witnessed to be present at (an occurrence) as a formal witness, spectator, bystander, etc.: She witnessed our wedding. 1
- verb with object witnessed to bear witness to; testify to; give or afford evidence of. 1
- verb with object witnessed to attest by one's signature: He witnessed her will. 1
- verb without object witnessed to bear witness; testify; give or afford evidence. 1
- noun witnessed an individual who, being present, personally sees or perceives a thing; a beholder, spectator, or eyewitness. 1
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Origin of witnessed
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; (noun) Middle English, Old English witnes orig., knowledge, understanding; see wit1, -ness; (v.) Middle English, derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Witnessed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
witnessed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
witnessed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for witnessed
adjective witnessed
- endorsed — Declare one's public approval or support of.
- alleged — An alleged fact has been stated but has not been proved to be true.
- authenticated — Prove or show (something, esp. a claim or an artistic work) to be true or genuine.
- substantiated — to establish by proof or competent evidence: to substantiate a charge.
- validated — to make valid; substantiate; confirm: Time validated our suspicions.
Antonyms for witnessed
verb witnessed
- ignored — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- neglected — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- overlooked — to fail to notice, perceive, or consider: to overlook a misspelled word.
- denied — to withhold something from, or refuse to grant a request of: to deny a beggar.
- participated — to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually followed by in): to participate in profits; to participate in a play.
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