Vouchsafe Meaning in English
word
[ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf]
vowch-SAYF
vˈaʊtʃseɪf
vowch-SAYF
Definition
To grant or give something to someone in a way that shows you are acting graciously, often implying formality, condescension, or that you are doing someone a favor.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal and old-fashioned; rarely used in everyday English. Most common in literature or formal speeches. Often implies condescension or that the giver sees themselves as superior. Use 'grant' or 'allow' in normal situations.
Spanish: conceder - dignarsePortuguese (BR): conceder - dignar-sePortuguese (PT): conceder - dignar-seChinese (Simplified): 赐予 - 给予（以恩赐、恩准的语气）Chinese (Traditional): 賜予 - 給予（以恩賜、恩准的語氣）Hindi: दान देना (सम्मानपूर्वक) - अनुग्रह करनाArabic: يمنح (بتفضّل) - يتكرمBengali: দান করা - মঞ্জুর করা (সম্মান বা দয়ার প্রকাশ সহ)Russian: снизойти - удостоитьJapanese: 賜る（たまわる） - 恵み与えるVietnamese: ban cho - hạ cố choKorean: 하사하다 - 허락하다 (귀하게 베풀다의 뉘앙스)Turkish: lütfetmek - bahşetmekUrdu: عطا کرنا - عنایت کرنا (احسان جتاتے ہوئے)Indonesian: menganugerahkan - memberikan (dengan nada patronizing atau penuh keanggunan)
Example Sentences
The king vouchsafed the prisoner his freedom.
basic
She would not vouchsafe me a single word.
basic
Will you vouchsafe us an answer?
basic
He finally vouchsafed me a glance, as if I barely existed.
natural
If you would vouchsafe your opinion, I’d be grateful.
natural
The director rarely vouchsafes comments to reporters, which only adds to the mystery.
natural