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   vouchsafe

   /vaʊtʃˈseɪf/

   verb

   • 1. give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner: "it is a blessing vouchsafed him by heaven" Similar grantgiveaccordawardofferhandconfer onbestow onyield tocede tofavour withdeigncondescendstoopunbendsinklower oneselfhumble oneselfdemean oneselfinformal:come down from one's high horseOpposite withholdrefuse
   • ▪ reveal or disclose (information): "you'd never vouchsafed that interesting titbit before" Similar discloserevealdivulgeimpartpass ontelllet outlet slipgive awaybring into the openmake publicmake knownbroadcastaircirculateinformal:blabspillcome clean aboutcoughblow the gaff onOpposite withholdconceal

   Word Origin Middle English: originally as the phrase vouch something safe on someone, i.e. ‘warrant the secure conferment of (something on someone)’.

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   Vouchsafe is a verb that means to grant or furnish something as a favor or a privilege. Learn its synonyms, examples, history, and usage from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVOUCHSAFE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Vouchsafe is a formal verb that means to tell or give something to someone. Learn how to use it in sentences, how to pronounce it and how to translate it in different languages.

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   Vouchsafe is a formal verb that means to tell or give something to someone. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVOUCHSAFE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Vouchsafe is a verb that means to give or grant or condescend to give or grant something, or to agree, promise, or permit something. It can be used formally or colloquially, and it can take a clause or an infinitive as an object.

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   Vouchsafe definition: to grant or give, as by favor, graciousness, or condescension. See examples of VOUCHSAFE used in a sentence.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › vouchsafeVouchsafe - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Vouchsafe is a verb meaning to offer something in a condescending way. You might vouchsafe to your brother the secret to your key lime pie recipe. Because vouchsafe can mean making an offering in a gracious way, it’s sometimes used in reference to religious acts — you might vouchsafe your prayers unto God.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › vouchsafevouchsafe verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Vouchsafe is an old-fashioned or formal verb that means to give, offer or tell something to somebody, especially in order to give them a special advantage. Learn how to use it in sentences, synonyms and word origin.