vouch for

verb

vouched for; vouching for; vouches for
Synonyms of vouch fornext
: to say that (someone or something) is honest, true, or good
I can vouch for the authenticity of the document.
We'll vouch for him. He's a good guy.

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Even a temporary press badge required prior approval from the Prime Minister’s Press Office, which, in turn, needed a letter from the American Consulate in Istanbul vouching for my bona fides. — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2026 The person being vouched for also must verify their identity and eligibility by providing their Minnesota driver's license or identification card number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. — Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026 The person being vouched for also must sign an oath attesting to their identity and eligibility to vote, and must also provide their Minnesota driver’s license or identification card number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. — Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 The person being vouched for also must sign an oath attesting to their identity and eligibility to vote, and must also provide their Minnesota driver's license or identification card number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vouch for

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“Vouch for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vouch%20for. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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