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vouchsafe

The correct spelling is vouchsafe.

How to pronounce vouchsafe

[ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf]
verb

IPA: [ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf]

Say it like: Vow-chs-afe

The correct spelling is vouchsafe. To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge. For example: "She vouchsafed to me that she regretted ever marrying him."

Usage Examples

She vouchsafed to me that she regretted ever marrying him.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.
  2. 2.To receive or accept in condescension.
  3. 3.To disclose or divulge.

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