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vouch
[ vouch ]
verb (used without object)
- to support as being true, certain, reliable, etc. (usually followed by for ):
Her record in office vouches for her integrity.
- to attest; guarantee; certify (usually followed by for ):
to vouch for someone in a business transaction.
verb (used with object)
- to sustain or uphold by, or as if by, practical proof or demonstration.
- (formerly) to call or summon (a person) into court to make good a warranty of title.
- to adduce or quote in support, as extracts from a book or author; cite in warrant or justification, as authority, instances, facts, etc.
- Archaic. to warrant or attest; to support or authenticate with vouchers.
- Archaic. to declare as with warrant; vouch for.
- Obsolete. to call or take as a witness.
noun
- a vouching; an assertion.
- a formal attestation; a supporting warrant.
vouch
/ ʊʃ /
verb
- intrusually foll byfor to give personal assurance; guarantee
I'll vouch for his safety
- whentr, usually takes a clause as object; when intr, usually foll by for to furnish supporting evidence (for) or function as proof (of)
- tr English legal history to summon (a person who had warranted title to land) to defend that title or give up land of equal value
- archaic.tr to cite (authors, principles, etc) in support of something
- obsolete.tr to assert
noun
- obsolete.the act of vouching; assertion or allegation
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·dzܳ adjective
- ɱ-dzܳ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of vouch1
Example Sentences
The Electoral Commission has called on the government to expand the list of accepted ID and to allow voters to cast their ballot without ID if another registered voter could vouch for their identity.
The King's statement continued: "But as one among those statistics myself, I can vouch for the fact that it can also be an experience that brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity."
So note: The two have comparable chart histories as solo artists and were given equally prominent slots this weekend—a strong vouch from Coachella that their solo stardoms stand distinct.
Ms Hanna sought their sympathy by saying she was terminally ill and vouched to reimburse them through inheritance, claiming that she is part of the Brunei royal family.
In some groups buyers had written reviews after receiving their knives - "banging quality these" and "vouched - nice one bro".
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