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Witness

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7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
seeverb(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
findverb(transitive) To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
watchernounSomeone who watches or observes.
attestantnounsomeone who affirms or vouches for the correctness or truth or genuineness of something
informantnounOne who relays confidential information to someone, especially to the police; an informer.
spectatornounOne who observes, sees, or views something; an observer.
viewernounSomeone who watches television.

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WordDefinition
seeverb(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
watchernounSomeone who watches or observes.
spectatornounOne who observes, sees, or views something; an observer.
viewernounSomeone who watches television.
findverb(transitive) To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
informantnounOne who relays confidential information to someone, especially to the police; an informer.
attestantnounsomeone who affirms or vouches for the correctness or truth or genuineness of something
testifiernounOne who testifies; a witness.
eyewitnessnounSomeone who sees an event and can report or testify about it. [from 16th c.]
testimonialnounA written recommendation of someone's worth or character
testifyverbTo make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.
declarantnoun(law) A person who makes a formal declaration or statement
attestverb(transitive) To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.
testimonynounAn account of first-hand experience.
vouchverb(transitive) To affirm or warrant the correctness or truth of (something); also, to affirm or warrant (the truth of an assertion or statement).
oathnounA solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
granteenounThe person to whom something is granted.
permitteenoun(law) One who receives a permit.
attestedverbProven; shown to be true with evidence.
evidencenounFacts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

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