give testimony

Frequency: 8.018.2 per million words

To provide a formal statement of what is true.

testimonyVERB + NOUN (as formal statement)

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give

Examples (10)

  • Witnesses were called to give testimony about the effects of smoking.
  • The defendant refused to give testimony in court.
  • She was compelled to give her testimony before the grand jury.
  • Experts will give testimony on the technical aspects of the case.
  • After much deliberation, he agreed to give testimony against his former associate.
  • The judge instructed the jury to consider all the testimony given.
  • It is crucial for witnesses to give accurate testimony.
  • During the trial, several victims will give emotional testimony.
  • He was reluctant to give testimony due to fear of retaliation.
  • The prosecutor hopes the new evidence will encourage more people to give testimony.