vouchsafe
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transitive verb \vau̇ch-ˈsāf, ˈvau̇ch-ˌ\vouch·safedvouch·saf·ing
Definition of VOUCHSAFE
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
— vouch·safe·ment \vau̇ch-ˈsāf-mənt\ noun
Examples of VOUCHSAFE
- He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.
Origin of VOUCHSAFE
Middle English vouchen sauf to grant, consent, deign, from Anglo-French voucher salf
First Known Use: 14th century
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