{ "Vouvray":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a semidry to semisweet white wine from the Loire Valley of France that is often produced as a sparkling wine":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "1885, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "French, from Vouvray , village in France":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "v\u00fc-\u02c8vr\u0101" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-224032", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "vouch (for)":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to say that (someone or something) is honest, true, or good":[ "I can vouch for the authenticity of the document.", "We'll vouch for him. He's a good guy." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-230652", "type":[ "phrasal verb" ] }, "voucher":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a coupon issued by government to a parent or guardian to be used to fund a child's education in either a public or private school":[], ": a documentary record of a business transaction":[], ": a form or check indicating a credit against future purchases or expenditures":[], ": a piece of supporting evidence : proof":[], ": a written affidavit or authorization : certificate":[], ": an act of vouching":[], ": one that guarantees : surety":[], ": to establish the authenticity of":[], ": to prepare a voucher for":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb", "1612, in the meaning defined above":"Noun", "circa 1523, in the meaning defined at sense 3":"Noun" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Anglo-French, summons to guarantee a title, from voucher , verb":"Noun", "vouch entry 1 + -er entry 2":"Noun" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8vau\u0307-ch\u0259r" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085711", "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "vouchsafe":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to give by way of reply":[ "refused to vouchsafe an explanation" ], ": to grant as a privilege or special favor":[], ": to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner":[] }, "examples":[ "He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Constitutionally speaking, the main reason for having federal law enforcement is to vouchsafe interstate and international commerce. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 20 Jan. 2022", "Consider a test-tube example, almost ordered up to make the court\u2019s case for it, vouchsafed by California just a few weeks ago. \u2014 Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ , 6 July 2018" ], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English vouchen sauf to grant, consent, deign, from Anglo-French voucher salf":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8vau\u0307ch-\u02ccs\u0101f", "vau\u0307ch-\u02c8s\u0101f" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for vouchsafe grant , concede , vouchsafe , accord , award mean to give as a favor or a right. grant implies giving to a claimant or petitioner something that could be withheld. granted them a new hearing concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim. even her critics concede she can be charming vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension. vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples accord implies giving to another what is due or proper. accorded all the honors befitting a head of state award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors. awarded the company a huge defense contract", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131625", "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "voudou":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of voudou variant spelling of voodoo:1" ], "examples":[], "first_known_use":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-100633", "type":[] }, "vouge":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a long-handled pike of the later medieval period resembling a halberd":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "French, from Medieval Latin vidubium scythe, of Celtic origin; akin to Breton gwif two-tined fork, Welsh gwyddif scythe":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8v\u00fczh" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-025927", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "voulu":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": willed : contrived or forced":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "v\u00fc-l\u1d6b" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-003642", "type":[ "French adjective" ] }, "voussoir":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": one of the wedge-shaped pieces forming an arch or vault \u2014 see arch illustration":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "1728, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "French, from Old French vosoir , from Vulgar Latin *volsorium , from Latin volvere to roll \u2014 more at wallow entry 1":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "v\u00fc-\u02c8sw\u00e4r", "\u02c8v\u00fc-\u02ccsw\u00e4r" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-213445", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "vouch":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to supply supporting evidence or testimony":[], ": to give personal assurance":[], ": to give a guarantee : become surety":[], ": to summon into court to warrant or defend a title":[], ": prove , substantiate":[], ": to verify (a business transaction) by examining documentary evidence":[], ": assert , affirm":[], ": attest":[], ": to cite or refer to as authority or supporting evidence":[], ": allegation , declaration":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8vau\u0307ch" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for vouch Verb certify , attest , witness , vouch mean to testify to the truth or genuineness of something. certify usually applies to a written statement, especially one carrying a signature or seal. certified that the candidate had met all requirements attest applies to oral or written testimony usually from experts or witnesses. attested to the authenticity of the document witness applies to the subscribing of one's own name to a document as evidence of its genuineness. witnessed the signing of the will vouch applies to one who testifies as a competent authority or a reliable person. willing to vouch for her integrity", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "The 50,000-plus fans who serenaded Anderson with a standing ovation can vouch for that. \u2014 Dylan Hern\u00e1ndez, Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022", "While our editors and contributors have used these masks and can vouch for their comfort and feel in public settings, a large majority of these should not be used for medical purposes. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 31 July 2020", "Your network can vouch for your work ethic and skills, as well as connect you to people and opportunities. \u2014 Nicole Serena Silver, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022", "Jen Schmitz can vouch for the friendships that come from billeting. \u2014 Casey Brogan, Anchorage Daily News , 7 Apr. 2022", "The picture is enough not only to vouch for TJ\u2019s grift, but to attach himself to it, trying to milk Will dry. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 1 Apr. 2022", "Virgil Chapman, the chief deputy sheriff of Clarke County, can vouch for that. \u2014 Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al , 10 Mar. 2022", "Well, look no further: Our very own staff can vouch for the following 22 recipes as middle-of-the-week keepers. \u2014 Mehreen Karim, Bon App\u00e9tit , 31 Jan. 2022", "Ridley can vouch for Saget's industry-wide reputation as a nice, caring person. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press , 10 Jan. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English vochen, vouchen , from Anglo-French voucher to call, vouch, from Latin vocare to call, summon, from vox voice \u2014 more at voice":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb", "1603, in the meaning defined above":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-213157" } }