vouchsafe
[vouch-seyf]
verb (used with object), vouch·safed, vouch·saf·ing.
to grant or give, as by favor, graciousness, or condescension: to vouchsafe a reply to a question.
to allow or permit, as by favor or graciousness: They vouchsafed his return to his own country.
verb (used without object), vouch·safed, vouch·saf·ing.
to condescend; deign.
Origin of vouchsafe
Synonyms for vouchsafe
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Historical Examples of vouchsafe
The priest thanked God for the respite He had been pleased to vouchsafe to him.
Abbe Mouret's TransgressionEmile Zola
No matter, if only God is pleased to vouchsafe 'signs following.'
The ChristianHall Caine
Will one of you, his servants here, vouchsafe To signify my presence to the King?
Browning's EnglandHelen Archibald Clarke
Did n't she vouchsafe to offer you her admirable assistance?
The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)Charles James Lever
It's a kind friend that will vouchsafe as much as 'Poor fellow!
The Daltons, Volume II (of II)Charles James Lever
vouchsafe
verb (tr)
Word Origin for vouchsafe
C14: vouchen sauf; see vouch, safe
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