làm chứng

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The Vietnamese word "làm chứng" is a verb that means "to witness" or "to testify." It is often used in legal contexts where someone provides evidence or support for someone else's statements or actions.

Basic Meaning:

• Làm chứng: To witness; to provide testimony about something that has happened or to support someone's claims.

Usage Instructions:

• You typically use "làm chứng" when talking about witnessing an event or situation and confirming its truth. It's often in legal or formal contexts, but can also be used in everyday conversation to indicate support for someone's actions or statements.

Example Sentences:

1. Tôi sẽ làm chứng cho bạn trong vụ kiện.

   • "I will testify for you in the lawsuit."

2. Anh ấy đã làm chứng rằng cô ấy không có mặt ở hiện trường.

   • "He testified that she was not at the scene."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "làm chứng" can be used in phrases or idiomatic expressions: - Làm chứng trước tòa: "To testify in court." - Làm chứng cho sự thật: "To testify for the truth."

Word Variants:

• Chứng: This root word relates to evidence or proof. You may encounter it in other words, such as:
  • Chứng minh: To prove or demonstrate.
  • Chứng nhận: To certify or acknowledge.

Different Meanings:

While "làm chứng" primarily means to witness, it can also imply supporting someone's claim in a more informal or figurative sense, such as: - Làm chứng cho một ý tưởng: "To support an idea."

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for "làm chứng" include: - Chứng thực: To authenticate or verify. - Chứng tỏ: To prove or demonstrate.

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verb

1. to witness
   • làm chứng cho người nào
     to witness for someone