Vouchsafe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌvaʊt͡ʃˈseɪf/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Vouchsafe is a verb meaning (transitive) To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.
Meaning
(transitive) To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To receive or accept in condescension.
- (transitive) To disclose or divulge.
Example Sentences
She vouchsafed to me that she regretted ever marrying him.
If Brutus will vouchſafe that Antony / May ſafely come to him .
Wilt thou, whoſe will is large and ſpacious, / Not once vouchſafe to hide my will in thine?
His predictions were at first to be guided by direct intimations vouchsafed to him by the god; […]
Word Forms
- vouchsafes
- vouchsafing
- vouchsafed
Synonyms for vouchsafe
Depending on context, synonyms include deign, vouch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include withsave, indulge, vouch, beteem, voucher, admit.
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