as in has
formal + old-fashioned
to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege
He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.
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Born in Chicago, Getz rallied community leaders and donors behind the Arizona Community Foundation, a charitable organization that now grants millions of dollars annually to support education, housing and land preservation, among other initiatives, across the state.—
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
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Struppa, 70, concedes that choosing administration three decades ago came with tradeoffs.—
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According to his lawyer, Hopson has two kids, lives with his grandmother, and suffers from PTSD and depression.—
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In addition, CaliberCos operates within the middle-market real estate sector, which suffers from very limited analyst coverage and minimal institutional oversight.—
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“Vouchsafes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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