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vouches

vouch
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vouch]
    • /vaʊtʃ/
    • /vaʊtʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vouch]
    • /vaʊtʃ/

Definitions of vouches word

  • verb without object vouches to support as being true, certain, reliable, etc. (usually followed by for): Her record in office vouches for her integrity. 1
  • verb without object vouches to attest; guarantee; certify (usually followed by for): to vouch for someone in a business transaction. 1
  • verb with object vouches to sustain or uphold by, or as if by, practical proof or demonstration. 1
  • verb with object vouches (formerly) to call or summon (a person) into court to make good a warranty of title. 1
  • verb with object vouches to adduce or quote in support, as extracts from a book or author; cite in warrant or justification, as authority, instances, facts, etc. 1
  • verb with object vouches Archaic. to warrant or attest; to support or authenticate with vouchers. 1

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Origin of vouches

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English vouchen < Anglo-French, Middle French vo(u)cher, Old French avochier < Latin advocāre; see advocate

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Parts of speech for Vouches

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vouches popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

vouches usage trend in Literature

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