German VERB C1 Rank 7865

bezeugen

to attest / express

bezeugen – bezeugte – hat bezeugt

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry bezeugen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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bezeugen vs zeigen

to show

Both words can express a feeling or attitude visibly. Zeigen is neutral and generally used in everyday language. Bezeugen sounds more formal and is especially suitable in set expressions such as Respekt, Anteilnahme, or Vertrauen, although zeigen is also possible in those expressions.

Visual example for zeigen
bezeugen

Die Gäste bezeugten ihre Anteilnahme an der schwierigen Situation.

The guests expressed their sympathy for the difficult situation.

zeigen

Die Gäste zeigten ihre Anteilnahme an der schwierigen Situation.

The guests showed their sympathy for the difficult situation.

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