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vouch

Pronunciation: /vaʊtʃ/

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Definition of vouch

verb

[no object] (vouch for)

assert or confirm as a result of one’s own experience the truth or accuracy of (something):the explosive used is of my own formulation, and I can vouch for its efficiency
confirm the identity or good character of (someone):he was refused entrance until someone could vouch for him

Origin:

Middle English (as a legal term in the sense 'summon a person to court to prove title to property'): from Old French voucher 'summon', based on Latin vocare 'to call'