witness
verb (used with object)
to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception.
witnessed
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past participleof witness.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof witness.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
witnessverb (used with object)to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception.
Example Sentences
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Georgieva said she was "impressed" by the spirit of cooperation between AI companies, governments and other stakeholders that she witnessed in Bangkok on the issue.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
“Great Writers” paints portraits of the mewling kittens, dexterous mousers and lazy lap cats who happen to have witnessed the birth of some of humanity’s favorite texts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Protesters and anti-riot police have clashed in Albania's main cities in scenes not witnessed for decades.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Alejandro Barraza, a criminal defense and immigration attorney, said he has witnessed the effect firsthand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Irene Blythe says she witnessed you and Russell in a . . .” The words died in her mouth, apparently too mortifying to say aloud.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
