Main Entry:

vouch·safe

Pronunciation:

\vau̇ch-ˈsāf, ˈvau̇ch-ˌ\

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

vouch·safed; vouch·saf·ing

Etymology:

Middle English vouchen sauf to grant, consent, deign, from Anglo-French voucher salf

Date:

14th century

1 a: to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner b: to give by way of reply <refused to vouchsafe an explanation>2: to grant as a privilege or special favor

synonyms see grant

— vouch·safe·ment \vau̇ch-ˈsāf-mənt\ noun