Vouch

/vaʊtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To assert or affirm with confidence; to guarantee the truth of something.

I can vouch for her integrity and professionalism.

To provide a warrant or guarantee; to give evidence.

The witness will vouch for the suspect's whereabouts.

To declare or attest that something is true.

He vouches that this product is of the highest quality.

Middle English 'vouchen', from Old French 'vocher', meaning 'to call, to summon'.

vouch for

To support or confirm the truth of someone or something.

vouchsafe

To grant or reveal something in a condescending manner.

voucher

A document that serves as proof or a guarantee.

vouchsafe

To grant or allow as a special favor.

To stand by someone or something.

I vouch for him; he's got your back.

To back something up with proof or credibility.

I vouch for this restaurant; the food is amazing!