vouch for

phrasal verb

vouched for; vouching for; vouches for
: to say that (someone or something) is honest, true, or good
I can vouch for the authenticity of the document.
We'll vouch for him. He's a good guy.

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At least a dozen Woodhaven residents and east side community leaders, almost all sporting green tops, vouched for the project and its potential — an unusual show of public support for a zoning case. Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025 Mattes strongly advises using a professional that a friend or neighbor has used, trusts, and can vouch for. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025 Commerce editor Sarah Han can vouch for said cushiness, too. Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025 There is strong evidence that fluoride is a reliable and cost-effective way to protect teeth, and government health agencies and medical professionals have long vouched for its safety. Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for vouch for 

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“Vouch for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vouch%20for. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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