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vouchsafe

verb

/ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

Meaning

to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner

He vouchsafed them a rare smile.

grant, bestow, confer, accord

withhold, refuse

vouchsafe a reply, vouchsafe an answer, vouchsafe a smile

To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

To bring something to an end or to reach a decision after consideration.

to increase rapidly or make something become more intense or serious

to be obligated to pay or give something to someone

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize