witness

noun
UK /ˈwɪtnəs/
US /ˈwɪtnəs/

A person who sees something happen.

The witness told the police what she saw.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To see something happen with your own eyes.

We witnessed a beautiful sunset at the beach.

3. A person who tells a court what they saw.

He was called as a witness in the trial.

4. To sign a paper to show that it is real.

Two friends came to witness the signing of the contract.