vouchsafe (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: [ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf]
Definition
vouchsafe means to graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
She vouchsafed to me that she regretted ever marrying him.
The lesson showed how to vouchsafe in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will vouchsafe before translating the verb.
How to Use vouchsafe
- to vouchsafe (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to vouchsafe."
- vouchsafe in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how vouchsafe works in context."
Synonyms of vouchsafe
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