verb
vouchsafe
Vouchsafe (verb) means to graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.
verb
1
To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.
2
To receive or accept in condescension.
3
To disclose or divulge.
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Etymology
From vouch + safe, written as two words in Middle English and early Modern English.
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What is the meaning of vouchsafe?
"vouchsafe" (verb) means to graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.
What are the different meanings of vouchsafe?
"vouchsafe" has 3 main meanings: 1. To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge; 2. To receive or accept in condescension; 3. To disclose or divulge.