bear, bear witness, bear false witness, bore witness, borne witness

Definition

Used in this sense, the phrase “bear witness” means to testify about something or give a report about something.

• The expression “bear witness” means “testify” or “report what one has seen or experienced.”
• The expression “bear false witness” means “testify falsely” or “report falsely what one has seen or experienced.”
• Depending on context, the phrase “bear witness” could be translated as “testify” or “report.”

(See also: report, testimony)

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