vouch (for)

verb

ˈvau̇ch How to pronounce vouch (for) (audio)
Definition of vouch (for)next
as in to testify (to)
to declare (something) to be true or genuine a scientist who can vouch for the accuracy of the results

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  1. guarantee
  2. certify
Verb
  • These are ambitious development targets, not guarantees that commercially useful breakthroughs will follow immediately.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Valkyries owner Joe Lacob guaranteed a championship within the first five years for this franchise three years ago when the Bay Area was granted an expansion team, and in improbable, joyful fashion, his team accomplished it in Year 2.
    — Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of guarantee
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  • Mississippi Department of Public Safety spokesperson Alex Gibert said Friday that Foster remained certified as a police officer.
    — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The winner is expected to be known and certified in under five hours.
    — Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of certify
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“Vouch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouch%20%28for%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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