English dictionary
Info: This web site is based on WordNet 3.0 from Princeton University.
English verb: vouch | |||
| 1. | vouch (communication) give personal assurance; guarantee | ||
| Samples | Will he vouch for me?. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | attest, bear witness, take the stand, testify | ||
| 2. | vouch (communication) give surety or assume responsibility | ||
| Samples | I vouch for the quality of my products. | ||
| Synonyms | guarantee | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something. Somebody ----s PP. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | pledge, plight | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bail, secure, stipulate | ||
| Verb group | assure, ensure, guarantee, insure, secure | ||
| 3. | vouch (communication) summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cite, summon, summons | ||
| 4. | vouch (change) give supporting evidence | ||
| Samples | He vouched his words by his deeds. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, sustain | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk