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vouch
[vouch]
verb (used without object)
to support as being true, certain, reliable, etc. (usually followed byfor ).
Her record in office vouches for her integrity.
to attest; guarantee; certify (usually followed byfor ).
to vouch for someone in a business transaction.
verb (used with object)
to sustain or uphold by, or as if by, practical proof or demonstration.
(formerly) to call or summon (a person) into court to make good a warranty of title.
to adduce or quote in support, as extracts from a book or author; cite in warrant or justification, as authority, instances, facts, etc.
Archaic.to warrant or attest; to support or authenticate with vouchers.
Archaic.to declare as with warrant; vouch for.
Obsolete.to call or take as a witness.
noun
a vouching; an assertion.
a formal attestation; a supporting warrant.
vouch
/ ʊʃ /
verb
to give personal assurance; guarantee
I'll vouch for his safety
to furnish supporting evidence (for) or function as proof (of)
(tr) English legal history to summon (a person who had warranted title to land) to defend that title or give up land of equal value
archaic(tr) to cite (authors, principles, etc) in support of something
obsolete(tr) to assert
noun
obsoletethe act of vouching; assertion or allegation
Other Word Forms
- unvouched adjective
- well-vouched adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of vouch1
Example Sentences
If a district chooses materials not on the list, they have to vouch that it also complies.
My colleague, who was seated a few rows behind me, can vouch for me being on that plane.
The Electoral Commission has called on the government to expand the list of accepted ID and to allow voters to cast their ballot without ID if another registered voter could vouch for their identity.
The King's statement continued: "But as one among those statistics myself, I can vouch for the fact that it can also be an experience that brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity."
So note: The two have comparable chart histories as solo artists and were given equally prominent slots this weekend—a strong vouch from Coachella that their solo stardoms stand distinct.
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