Meaning & use
vouch
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To confirm or guarantee the truth, quality, or reliability of something or someone, based on personal knowledge.
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I can vouch for her honesty; we've worked together for years.
The chef's reputation vouches for the quality of every dish on the menu.
A note on using this word
Almost always followed by 'for' (vouch for someone or something); to vouch is to put your own credibility behind the claim.
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