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Witnessed

Verb / ˈwɪtnʌst / Another word for witnessed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To see or experience something happen, especially a crime or an accident.

Synonyms & similar words

witness see find observed saw noticed viewed perceived spotted caught encountered experienced endured underwent attended beheld discerned discovered found learned realized recognized sensed

Synonyms by register

Formal

observed perceived noted documented

Informal

saw caught spotted noticed

Literary

beheld espied discerned

Antonyms

unseen unobserved unwitnessed ignored missed overlooked

Common collocations

  • witnessed an event
  • witnessed a crime
  • witnessed the signing
  • witnessed the accident
  • witnessed the change
  • witnessed firsthand
  • witnessed the birth

Word family

noun witness
verb witness
adjective witnessed
adverb witnessingly

Usage note

The word 'witnessed' often implies being present at an event and observing it directly. It can also be used more formally to mean 'attested to' or 'provided evidence for'.

Example sentences

  1. I witnessed a beautiful sunset last night.
  2. Mary witnessed the robbery and identified the thief in the lineup.
  3. He witnessed a terrible car crash on the highway.
  4. The tourists witnessed a volcano erupting.
  5. She witnessed her sister's wedding ceremony.

Quotes

  • I have witnessed the softening of the hardest of hearts by a simple smile. - Goldie Hawn
  • I have witnessed firsthand the impact of advocacy on decision-makers. - Chelsea Clinton
  • I have witnessed the tremendous impact of sports in bringing young people together. - Nelson Mandela

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