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
Verb
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Neither Paramount nor Skydance Media has agreed to grant free advertising airtime to Trump, the source said.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 July 2025
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Twenty years later, grant funding from the Department of Justice has set up 61 treatment courts and 30 diversion programs across Wisconsin.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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Before the death at the house, Snow Angels had nearly no citations or issues with the state Department of Social Services, according to the business’ licensing file reviewed by the Union-Tribune.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Vientos was in the lineup Friday hitting fifth against right-hander Michael Wacha, who has neutral splits against righties and lefties.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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In their five World Cup matches, the Netherlands conceded only two goals with Spitse on the pitch.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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To get to a supermajority on partial overrides, the four members conceded on some of Gloria’s vetoes, such as elimination of $250,000 for a homeless outreach team.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Fishing is permitted anywhere on the lake, and popular spots to try to catch something (while not on a boat) include Bear Lake State Park Marina and Cisco Beach on the Utah side of the lake.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Two people suffered injuries and were taken in ambulances to Waterbury Hospital, according to fire officials.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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When youth are not working, studying or in training, their overall wellbeing suffers, diminishing their ability to contribute to future economic development and sociopolitical stability.—
Cynthia Tully,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Under the ‘India Semiconductor Mission’, the government has sanctioned five semiconductor manufacturing units, securing a total investment of USD 18.15 billion by 2024, marking a significant milestone in India's semiconductor manufacturing ambitions and boosting the local ecosystem.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The State Department also sanctioned Cuban Defense Minister Álvaro López Miera and Interior Minister Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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“Vouchsafe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafe. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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