vouch
/vautʃ/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To give supporting evidence or proof: To provide evidence or attest to the truth or accuracy of something.
- To give personal assurance; guarantee: To give a formal promise or personal guarantee about the character, quality, or truth of someone or something.
- To summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title: A historical legal usage where a person is called to court to defend a property claim.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- He vouched his words by his deeds. (He supported his statements with his actions.)
- I can vouch for the quality of my products. (I can personally guarantee the quality of my products.)
- Will he vouch for me? (Will he give a personal assurance on my behalf?)
Advanced Usage
"To vouch for someone/something": This is the most common construction. It means to publicly or formally support the truth, reliability, or character of a person or thing.
- As his former employer, I am happy to vouch for his work ethic.
- No one can vouch for the authenticity of that document.
"To vouch that...": Used to introduce a clause where the speaker asserts something is true.
- I can vouch that she was with me at the time of the incident.
Variants and Related Words
Voucher (noun): A person or thing that vouches for something; more commonly, a document that serves as evidence or a receipt, or that can be exchanged for goods or services.
- He acted as a voucher for my good character.
- I received a gift voucher for the bookstore.
Avouch (verb, archaic): To affirm or assert positively; to vouch for.
- He avouched his innocence to the court.
Synonyms
- Attest: To affirm to be true or genuine.
- Certify: To confirm formally as true, accurate, or genuine.
- Guarantee: To provide a formal assurance or promise.
- Endorse: To declare one's public approval or support.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Vouch for: This is the primary and essential phrasal verb for this word. It is used in all modern contexts to mean giving a guarantee or personal assurance.
- Can anyone vouch for your whereabouts last night?
- I'll vouch for her honesty; she would never lie.
Related Idioms
- "My word is my bond": While not containing "vouch," this idiom expresses a similar concept of personal guarantee and trustworthiness, which is the essence of vouching for someone.
- You don't need a contract with him; his word is his bond.
Verb
- give supporting evidence
- He vouched his words by his deeds
- summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title
- give surety or assume responsibility
- I vouch for the quality of my products
- give personal assurance; guarantee
- Will he vouch for me?