- ˈvouch for sth
- phrasal verb
to say that something is true, correct, or good
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
ˈvouch for sth
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vouch for somebody — ˈvouch for sb/sth derived (formal) to say that you believe that sb will behave well and that you will be responsible for their actions • Are you willing to vouch for him? • I can vouch for her ability to work hard. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
vouch — [vaʊtʃ] verb vouch for sb vouch for sth … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
vouch — [vautʃ] v vouch for / [vouch for sb/sth] phr v [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: vocher to state, call as a witness , from Latin vocare; VOCATION] 1.) to say that you firmly believe that something is true or good because of your experience… … Dictionary of contemporary English
vouch — verb vouch for sb/sth phrasal verb (T) 1 to say that you believe that someone will behave well and that you will be responsible for their behaviour, actions etc: I can vouch for my son, officer. 2 to say that you firmly believe that something is… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
