Phrase guide

vouch for

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To affirm the truth or reliability of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Let him in. I’ll vouch for his good behaviour.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: kezeskedik érte — affirm the truth or reliability of
  • Italian: garantire — affirm the truth or reliability of
  • Malayalam: ഉറപ്പുനൽകുക (uṟappunalkuka) — affirm the truth or reliability of
  • Romagnol: garantìr — affirm the truth or reliability of
  • Spanish: dar fe de — affirm the truth or reliability of
  • Spanish: avalar — affirm the truth or reliability of