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vouchsafe

Pronunciation: [vaʊtʃˈseɪf]

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Learn how to use vouchsafe in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

He did not vouchsafe any information about the secret plan.

Example

Will you vouchsafe me an opportunity to join the team?

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

He refused to vouchsafe any details about his recent travels.

Example

What did she vouchsafe during the interview?

How to pronounce vouchsafe

Pronunciation: [vaʊtʃˈseɪf]

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