vouch
Translation
vouch, guarantee, attest
Examples
I can vouch for her honesty.
I can vouch for her honesty.
He vouched that the signature was genuine.
He vouched that the signature was genuine.
Grammar Patterns
((for sb./sth.)) to guarantee the good character or reliability of (sb./sth.) I can vouch for her honesty.
((that ...)) to affirm or assert that (sth.) is true He vouched that the signature was genuine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guarantee, attest, certify, affirm; Antonyms: deny, repudiate
Etymology
From Old French 'vocher' (to call, summon), from Latin 'vocare' (to call). The sense evolved to 'call upon as a warrantor'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'vouch' as using your 'voice' to support someone or something.