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adjective

Definition of vouchsafednext
as in permitted

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vouchsafed

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verb

past tense of vouchsafe
as in had
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 Synonyms for vouchsafed
  1. had
  2. granted
  3. lawful
  4. conceded
  5. authorized
  6. suffered
  7. accepted
  8. sanctioned
Verb
  • Aldo has picked up a lot more bets (79 percent), but Bautista has had most of the money come in on him at 56 percent.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Ideally someone who had some experience with these IP's growing up.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of had
Verb
  • It was built on four circles that granted unobstructed views of the towering San Jacinto Mountains behind it and the Las Palmas neighborhood in front, which were framed in curved windows that made the home appear like a spacecraft hovering above the sand.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not yet granted a license for the launch of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship, and even the Fish and Wildlife Service is still evaluating whether to permit it.
    Philip Hamburger, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of granted
Adjective
  • In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, where courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
  • MCCs, seemingly introduced for regulatory or monitoring purposes, carry significant implications for the privacy of consumers and equitable treatment of lawful transactions.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of lawful
Verb
  • Two years later, Lake has still not conceded the governor’s race, despite multiple court rulings against her.
    Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Bremer had captained the side in recent weeks, while being the mainstay of a backline that has only conceded three goals in eight games.
    Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of conceded
Adjective
  • Fortinet's board approved a $1.0 billion increase in the authorized stock repurchase amount and extended the repurchase program to February 28, 2026.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • HondaJet operates an authorized service center at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
    Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of authorized
Verb
  • Yes, the bout was initially scheduled for July 20 but Tyson suffered an ulcer flareup while on a flight that postponed the event.
    Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • San Antonio Spurs’ coach Gregg Popovich suffered a stroke earlier this month, the team announced on Wednesday.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of suffered
Adjective
  • This is pretty much an accepted standard on most games, but do be aware that older titles may not be as accomodating.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Now the accepted marker is 3.5, and experts emphasize that no level of lead in blood is safe.
    Nicholas Kristof, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of accepted
Verb
  • Advertisement At the same time the team has suffered on the field, never winning more than eight games in a season and making the playoffs just once while repeatedly being sanctioned for violating NWSL rules.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The Israeli prime minister has sanctioned actions over the past fortnight that have seemed tactically astute despite an apparent disregard for civilian casualties.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of sanctioned
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