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vouchsafe

Aussprache: [vaʊtʃˈseɪf]

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Kontext: „relationship“

(verb) to give or grant something, especially something valuable or special, often in a gracious or kind manner. It means allowing someone to have something that is not easily given.

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The teacher vouchsafed her approval of the student's project with a big smile.

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He did not vouchsafe any information about the secret plan.

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Will you vouchsafe me an opportunity to join the team?

Kontext: „permission“

(verb) to reveal or make known information, especially in a somewhat formal or respectful way. This means sharing something that is not usually shared.

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The artist vouchsafed the story behind her latest painting at the gallery opening.

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He refused to vouchsafe any details about his recent travels.

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What did she vouchsafe during the interview?

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