as in to grant
formal + old-fashioned
to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege
He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.
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Recent Examples of vouchsafe
Democracy is a fragile achievement, a perpetual work in progress, not the sort of thing that can be vouchsafed by a trend line — and certainly not the sort of thing that technology automatically generates.
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Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
That’s why Phony Wars speaks to us in codes, an artist vouchsafing his feelings and intentions.
—Armond White, National Review, 29 Sep. 2023
Constitutionally speaking, the main reason for having federal law enforcement is to vouchsafe interstate and international commerce.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Jan. 2022
Consider a test-tube example, almost ordered up to make the court’s case for it, vouchsafed by California just a few weeks ago.
—Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 6 July 2018
Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
That’s why Phony Wars speaks to us in codes, an artist vouchsafing his feelings and intentions.
—Armond White, National Review, 29 Sep. 2023
Constitutionally speaking, the main reason for having federal law enforcement is to vouchsafe interstate and international commerce.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Jan. 2022
Consider a test-tube example, almost ordered up to make the court’s case for it, vouchsafed by California just a few weeks ago.
—Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 6 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vouchsafe
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According to area news outlet NBC-CT, Smith — who resides at the Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown — was granted the conditional release after a review hearing regarding his case by the Connecticut Psychiatric Security Review Board on Friday, Feb. 22.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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The jury, bereaved parents, journalists, and even Vice President Kamala Harris were granted permission to enter the building, but Ms. Schamis was not.—
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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With the championship game in sight, both teams have plenty to play for in what promises to be a thrilling international showdown.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The company has billions in government contracts, primarily with NASA and the Pentagon.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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Slot was disappointed his side conceded from a set piece in the 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Being forced into a larger coalition, many Christian Democrats and their supporters concede, would almost certainly sap Mr. Merz’s power to push deregulation, tax cuts and other domestic initiatives through Parliament in a bid to boost the economy.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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In participating in those extreme acts, Saha said, people fall victim to a group psychology that both permits and encourages more extreme behavior.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Back in Storrs, Conn., NIL activity isn’t permitted on game day or the day prior, with basketball remaining as the main priority besides academics.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Nic, who helped create the documentary and sometimes performs alongside his father, told the cameras his dad had suffered several injuries in recent years.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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After the fight, Sheeraz’s team said their fighter might have suffered a broken hand during the fight—which could potentially explain his decreased aggression.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Keep in mind, again, that being granted Division 1 sanctioning by U.S. Soccer is more accurately a recognition of a league’s baseline operating standards than an assessment of its competitive mettle.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the first instance, governing body World Athletics would have to radically change its policy towards transgender women competing in female categories, enabling Telfer to race in events sanctioned by the organization.—
Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Vouchsafe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafe. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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