1. v. To deliver a testimony, especially as witness
He hesitated to bear witness against them in court for fear of reprisals by the felons' accomplices
2. v. To prove, demonstrate
The dubious state of the whole society bears witness of years of misrule
Analysis
bear
1. n. A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae.
2. n. (figuratively) A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
3. n. (finance) An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.
4. n. (slang) A state policeman (short for smokey bear).
5. n. (slang) A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.
Witness
1. n. Jehovah's Witness
2. n. Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.
She can bear witness, since she was there at the time.
3. n. One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.
As a witness to the event, I can confirm that he really said that.
Example Sentences
Their programmes continue this week so you have a chance to bear witness to their very different visions of humanity.
But I ask all to bear witness to the presence here of almost all of Scotland's bishops and abbots, the presence of several earls, and many barons besides.
