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vouchsafe

verb

To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
V
Ends with
E
Contains
OU
Scrabble score
20
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

[ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf] /ˌvaʊtʃˈseɪf/ /ˌvaʊtʃˈseɪf/

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Definitions

verb

  1. To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.

  2. To receive or accept in condescension.

  3. To disclose or divulge.

    “She vouchsafed to me that she regretted ever marrying him.”

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Example Sentences

She vouchsafed to me that she regretted ever marrying him.

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