vouch
word
/ˈvaʊtʃ/
vowch
/vˈaʊtʃ/
vowch
Definition
To say or confirm that something is true, correct, or trustworthy, usually based on personal experience; to give a guarantee or support for someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal. Commonly used in legal, business, or reference contexts: 'vouch for someone's character.' Usually involves personal credibility. Seldom used in casual conversation.
Spanish: dar fe - avalar - responder porPortuguese (BR): atestar - garantir - afirmarPortuguese (PT): atestuar - garantir - afirmarChinese (Simplified): 担保 - 担保作证Chinese (Traditional): 擔保 - 擔保作證Hindi: जमानत देना - गवाही देनाArabic: يشهد - يضمنBengali: জামিন দেওয়া - নিশ্চয়তা দেওয়াRussian: поручиться - ручатьсяJapanese: 保証する - 証言するVietnamese: bảo đảm - làm chứngKorean: 보증하다 - 증명하다Turkish: teminat vermek - kefil olmakUrdu: ضمانت دینا - شہادت دیناIndonesian: menjamin - memberi kesaksian
Example Sentences
I can vouch for her honesty.
basic
Can you vouch for this document?
basic
He refused to vouch for the stranger.
basic
If you need a reference, I can definitely vouch for you.
natural
I've seen his work, so I can vouch that he's qualified.
natural
We all know her, so we can vouch for her reliability.
natural