Definitions for vouchsafe

vouchsafe vouch·safe

Spelling: [vouch-seyf]
IPA: /vaʊtʃˈseɪf/

Vouchsafe is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 20 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 299 anagrams from letters in vouchsafe (acefhosuv).

Definitions for vouchsafe

verb (used with object)

  1. to grant or give, as by favor, graciousness, or condescension:
  2. to allow or permit, as by favor or graciousness:

verb (used without object)

  1. to condescend; deign.

Origin of vouchsafe

1275-1325; Middle English phrase vouche sauf. See vouch, safe

Examples for vouchsafe

I am not at leisure yet; when I have nothing to do, perhaps I may vouchsafe.

Not one syllable of personal consolation did he vouchsafe to Beauchamp.

I'll move, and I suppose when I get there old Jackson'll vouchsafe another gleam.

Do you vouchsafe no reply to billets that are written with the blood of my heart.'

The priest thanked God for the respite He had been pleased to vouchsafe to him.

No matter, if only God is pleased to vouchsafe 'signs following.'

Will one of you, his servants here, vouchsafe To signify my presence to the King?

Did n't she vouchsafe to offer you her admirable assistance?

But Sally did not vouchsafe any reply at all, to the question.

It's a kind friend that will vouchsafe as much as 'Poor fellow!

Word Value for vouchsafe
Scrable

20

Words with friends

22

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