Vouchsafe (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), vouch·safed, vouch·saf·ing.
  1. to grant or give, as by favor, graciousness, or condescension: to vouchsafe a reply to a question.
  2. to allow or permit, as by favor or graciousness: They vouchsafed his return to his own country.
verb (used without object), vouch·safed, vouch·saf·ing.
  1. to condescend; deign.
verb (tr)
  1. to give or grant or condescend to give or grant
  2. to agree, promise, or permit, often graciously or condescendingly
  3. obsolete
    • to warrant as being safe
    • to bestow as a favour (upon)
Vouchsafe (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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