What does the cryptic crossword clue "Witness eclipse (4)" mean?

The definition is "eclipse". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BE (synonym="BE") + AT (synonym="attend; see; witness") = BEAT; definition: "eclipse" The answer is BEAT.

Witness eclipse (4)

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