vouch
/ˈvaʊt͡ʃ/ verb C1- To call on (someone) to be a witness to something.
- To cite or rely on (an authority, a written work, etc.) in support of one's actions or opinions.
- To affirm or warrant the correctness or truth of (something); also, to affirm or warrant (the truth of an assertion or statement).
- To bear witness or testify to the nature or qualities (of someone or something).
- To back, confirm, or support (someone or something) with credible evidence or proof.
- In full vouch to warrant or vouch to warranty: to summon (someone) into court to establish a warranty of title to land.
- Followed by over: of a vouchee (a person summoned to court to establish a warranty of title): to summon (someone) to court in their place.
- To bear witness or testify; to guarantee or sponsor.
He/she/it vouches · Past vouched · Past participle vouched · -ing form vouching
Verb forms
- Base form
- vouch
- He/she/it
- vouches
- Past
- vouched
- Past participle
- vouched
- -ing form
- vouching
From the library
Darcy; but he will vouch for the good conduct, the probity and honour, of his friend, and is perfectly convinced that Mr.
My temper I dare not vouch for.
Elizabeth was again deep in thought, and after a time exclaimed, “To treat in such a manner the godson, the friend, the favourite of his father!” She could have added, “A young man, too, like _you_, whose very countenance may vouch for your being amiable.” But she contented herself with--“And one, too, who had probably been his own companion from childhood, connected together, as I think you said, in the closest manner.”
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