witnessing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of being a witness; seeing or observing something; giving testimony.

• Noun

  Being present at an event or observing something.

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Synonyms

certify

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Variants

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witness , witnessed , witnesses , witnessing

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Forms

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witnesses (plural form), witnessed (past tense), witnessing (present participle)

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Etymology

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From Old English wittnesian 'make oneself a witness, testify', from wittna 'sign, omen, proof, evidence'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in ancient Greece, witnesses were often required to drink from a 'witness cup' to ensure their honesty?

2. The term 'witness' comes from the Old English word 'wittnesian', which means 'to make oneself a witness, testify'.

3. In the Bible, the term 'witness' is used over 300 times. One famous example is the 'witnesses' to Jesus' resurrection, who included Mary Magdalene and Peter.

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Related Concepts

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1. Testimony: Evidence given in a court of law by a witness or witnesses.

2. Deposition: A formal statement made by a witness in writing, taken out of court and used as evidence.

3. Affidavit: A written statement of facts, made voluntarily before an authorized person, and signed by the person making it.

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Culture

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Witnessing is a significant concept in various domains such as law, religion, and everyday life. In law, a witness is a person who testifies in a court of law to give evidence on a matter under investigation. In religion, witnessing can refer to sharing one's faith with others. Witnessing has also been used in literature, art, and music to depict various experiences and emotions.

How to Memorize "witnessing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a courtroom as a witness. Visualize yourself giving testimony and answering questions from the judge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'witnessing' with the image of a person testifying in a courtroom.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Witnessing is seeing, believing, and speaking the truth.'

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