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A statement of support or guarantee, and by extension the act of confirming truth, a historic written endorsement, and a gaming request for entry.
Examples
They vouched that the product met safety standards.
He presented a vouch to prove his claim.
We are vouching our confidence in the new policy.
We exchanged vouches to expand our network.
He gave me a vouch after I proved my skill.
Similar words
guarantee
support
referral
attest
endorsement
endorse
affirm
assure
invite
approval
Meanings
Examples
I vouch for her honesty.
They vouched that the product met safety standards.
He vouches for the accuracy of the report.
We are vouching our confidence in the new policy.
She vouched her friend’s character during the interview.
The committee vouches for the candidate’s qualifications.
Similar words
affirm
guarantee
endorse
support
attest
certify
back
Examples
The bank vouches for the borrower’s creditworthiness.
A notary can vouch for the authenticity of a document.
Our sponsor vouched the project’s feasibility.
They vouched the loan before approval.
The attorney vouched that the contract was binding.
Investors vouch for the startup’s potential.
Similar words
guarantee
back
endorse
assure
secure
support
affirm
Examples
The vouch was sealed with the royal seal.
He presented a vouch to prove his claim.
A vouch from a reputable merchant carried great weight.
The court required a vouch before proceeding.
She kept the vouch safe in her desk.
Old letters often contain a vouch for land ownership.
Similar words
guarantee
warrant
certificate
endorsement
assurancebond
pledge
Examples
I need a vouch to join the clan.
Can you vouch me into the server?
He gave me a vouch after I proved my skill.
The moderator requires a vouch before granting access.
We exchanged vouches to expand our network.
Without a vouch, you cannot enter the tournament.
Similar words
invite
referral
recommendation
endorsement
sponsor
approval
ticket
Etymology
From Middle English vouchen, from Old French vocher ‘to call’, ultimately from Latin vocare ‘to call’.
FAQ
vouch means to give evidence or guarantee for something, and it can also refer to a written endorsement or a gaming request.
How do you use vouch as a verb?
Use it with the preposition for, as in “I vouch for his honesty.”
When should I add “for” after vouch?
Whenever vouch is used to support a claim or person, the preposition for is required.
Yes, historically it meant a written guarantee, and in gaming it denotes a request for entry.
What is the historical noun sense of vouch?
It was a written statement that acted as a guarantee or endorsement in legal documents.
How is vouch used in legal contexts?
It means to formally guarantee a person’s reliability or the validity of a document, often with “for” after it.
What does a vouch mean in gaming?
It is a request to be admitted to a team, league, or server, usually requiring endorsement from existing members.
Can vouch be used in the past tense?
Yes, the past form is vouched, as in “She vouched for the candidate.”
What are common synonyms for vouch?
Common synonyms include affirm, guarantee, endorse, support, attest, and certify.
What is the origin of the word vouch?
It comes from Middle English vouchen, derived from Old French vocher and Latin vocare ‘to call’.
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