Vouchsafe

Pronunciation: /vaʊtʃˌseɪf/

Definitions of vouchsafe

verb to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner

Example Sentences

A1 I vouchsafe that I will be there on time for the meeting.

A2 Can you vouchsafe for his honesty?

B1 The company vouchsafed a bonus to all employees for their hard work.

B2 The professor vouchsafed the student's request for an extension on the assignment.

C1 The government vouchsafed funding for the new research project.

C2 The CEO vouchsafed his support for the new initiative.

Examples of vouchsafe in a Sentence

formal I cannot vouchsafe the accuracy of the information without further verification.

informal I can't guarantee that the information is correct without checking.

slang I ain't gonna promise that info is legit without double-checking.

figurative The sun vouchsafed a brief glimpse through the clouds.

Grammatical Forms of vouchsafe

• past tense: vouchsafed
• plural: vouchsafe
• comparative: more vouchsafe
• superlative: most vouchsafe
• present tense: vouchsafes
• future tense: will vouchsafe
• perfect tense: have vouchsafed
• continuous tense: is vouchsafing
• singular: vouchsafes
• positive degree: vouchsafe
• infinitive: to vouchsafe
• gerund: vouchsafing
• participle: vouchsafed

Origin and Evolution of vouchsafe

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'vouchsafe' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'vouch sauf' meaning 'to warrant safety'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'vouchsafe' evolved to mean granting or giving something in a gracious or condescending manner, often used in formal or old-fashioned language.