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
  • While the announcement doesn’t guarantee that Eisenkot will be the next prime minister, Herzog’s decision is another blow to Netanyahu, who lost his parliamentary majority in the election.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Of course, the governorship alone can’t guarantee a safeguard — unless Republicans can break Democratic supermajorities, a Democratic legislature could override the governor’s veto.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of guarantee
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  • Counties have until Friday to certify complete results to the secretary of state.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Instead, it’s made from natural and organic materials, including breathable organic cotton, natural wool, and organic latex that’s certified by the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), breathable organic cotton, and natural wool.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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