v.
Pronunciation: vau ̇ ch- ' s ā f, ' vau ̇ ch- ˌ
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: vouch · safed ; vouch · saf · ing
Etymology: Middle English vouchen sauf to grant, consent, deign, from Anglo-French voucher salf
Date: 14th century
1 a : to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner b : to give by way of reply <refused to vouchsafe an explanation>
2 : to grant as a privilege or special favor
synonyms see GRANT
– vouch · safe · ment \ vau ̇ ch- ' s ā f-m ə nt \ noun