as in to grant
formal + old-fashioned
to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege
He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.
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Recent Examples of vouchsafe
Democracy is a fragile achievement, a perpetual work in progress, not the sort of thing that can be vouchsafed by a trend line — and certainly not the sort of thing that technology automatically generates.
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Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
That’s why Phony Wars speaks to us in codes, an artist vouchsafing his feelings and intentions.
—Armond White, National Review, 29 Sep. 2023
Constitutionally speaking, the main reason for having federal law enforcement is to vouchsafe interstate and international commerce.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Jan. 2022
Consider a test-tube example, almost ordered up to make the court’s case for it, vouchsafed by California just a few weeks ago.
—Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 6 July 2018
Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
That’s why Phony Wars speaks to us in codes, an artist vouchsafing his feelings and intentions.
—Armond White, National Review, 29 Sep. 2023
Constitutionally speaking, the main reason for having federal law enforcement is to vouchsafe interstate and international commerce.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Jan. 2022
Consider a test-tube example, almost ordered up to make the court’s case for it, vouchsafed by California just a few weeks ago.
—Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 6 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vouchsafe
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One of Martin’s first actions was to file motions to dismiss the cases of many of the nearly 1,600 Jan. 6 defendants who were granted clemency by Trump on the day of his inauguration — among them, those charged with assaulting police officers.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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Call options, which grant the right to buy an underlying asset at a specific price, will have a Delta between 0 and 1.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Nick Jonas had someone special by his side at the Broadway opening of The Last Five Years on Sunday, April 6, 2025 in New York City.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Downsides While apple cider vinegar has potential benefits, taking it before bed can have some downsides.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, Barcelona have scored 20 goals more than Real Madrid in the first 29 league games of the season, while also conceding one goal fewer.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Dyer and Sheehan conceded there was no consensus.—
Chelsea Cantilli,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Court does not express an opinion on whether the Alien Enemies Act actually permits Trump to deport anyone.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
8 Apr. 2025
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Under former trade agreements, China committed to releasing 34 foreign films per year under revenue-share terms, with overseas studios permitted to a 25 percent share of ticket sales.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Americans who use the stock market to save for retirement and college suffered days of angst.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sherman Oaks Notre Dame suffered one of its most embarrassing baseball defeats last week in a 21-run loss to Bishop Alemany.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wilson's refusal to face the trans athlete came on Friday in Nashville, Tennessee, at the MVP Music City Open, which is an event that is officially sanctioned by the Disc Golf Pro Tour and the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA).—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The tournament at the University of Maryland’s College Park campus was sanctioned by USA Fencing and had no involvement from the NCAA.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Vouchsafe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafe. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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