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vouchsafe Definition and Meaning in English (vouchsafe definition)

verb
Synonyms:grantbestowconfer
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Vouchsafe definition: To grant or give (something) to someone in a gracious, condescending, or generous manner, often implying a privilege or favor.

Definitions of Vouchsafe

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To grant or give (something) to someone in a gracious, condescending, or generous manner, often implying a privilege or favor.

Example Sentences

formal

“The king would vouchsafe a private audience to only a select few of his most loyal subjects.”

formal

“He did not vouchsafe a single word in response to her heartfelt plea.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensevouchsafed
present participlevouchsafing

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Vouchsafe definition: To grant or give (something) to someone in a gracious, condescending, or generous manner, often implying a privilege or favor.
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'Vouchsafe' translates to 'vouchsafe' in English. Vouchsafe definition: To grant or give (something) to someone in a gracious, condescending, or generous manner, often implying a privilege or favor.
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