Vouch: meaning, definitions and examples

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vouch

 

[ vaʊtʃ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

support, guarantee

To vouch means to give a guarantee or assurance about something, typically referring to the credibility or integrity of a person or situation. It often indicates that the speaker has personal knowledge or experience that can support their claim.

Synonyms

certify, endorse, guarantee, verify

Examples of usage

  • I can vouch for her honesty.
  • He vouched for his friend's skills.
  • They vouch for the quality of the products.
  • The witness vouched for the suspect's alibi.

Translations

Translations of the word "vouch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 garantir

🇮🇳 सुनिश्चित करना

🇩🇪 bürgen

🇮🇩 menjamin

🇺🇦 гарантувати

🇵🇱 ręczyć

🇯🇵 保証する

🇫🇷 garantir

🇪🇸 garantizar

🇹🇷 temin etmek

🇰🇷 보증하다

🇸🇦 يضمن

🇨🇿 zaručit

🇸🇰 zaručiť

🇨🇳 担保

🇸🇮 jamčiti

🇮🇸 tryggja

🇰🇿 кепілдік беру

🇬🇪 გარანტია

🇦🇿 təmin etmək

🇲🇽 garantizar

Etymology

The word 'vouch' originates from the Middle English 'vouchen', which derived from the Anglo-French 'voucher' meaning 'to call upon' or 'to summon'. The root can be traced back to the Latin 'vocare', which means 'to call'. It initially referred to the act of calling or inviting someone as a witness to provide evidence, and over time, it evolved to encompass the broader meaning of guaranteeing or supporting someone's claims or character. The word's usage has been recorded since the 14th century, illustrating its longstanding role in discussions of trust and assurance in interpersonal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,558, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.