VOUCHSAFED Meaning and
Definition
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Vouchsafed is a verb that derives from the Middle English word "vouchsafe" and can be traced back to Old French origins. It is used to describe the act of granting or bestowing something as a favor, often in a condescending or patronizing manner. When something is vouchsafed, it is given or granted, typically by someone in a position of power or authority, to someone else who is considered inferior or less deserving.
The term implies that the action or favor being vouchsafed is considered a privilege or special permission bestowed upon the recipient. It often carries an element of superiority by the one doing the vouchsafing, implying they are doing the recipient a favor or grace by granting what they are seeking.
Vouchsafed can be used in various contexts, including formal or archaic language, religious or ceremonial contexts, and even in colloquial speech to convey a sense of giving or conferring something with a certain sense of grandeur or entitlement. It suggests an act of benevolence or magnanimity from the giver, although it can sometimes carry a negative connotation of condescension or arrogance.
Overall, the term vouchsafed encompasses the notion of granting or giving something, albeit often with a sense of superiority or privilege accompanying the act.
Common Misspellings for VOUCHSAFED
- vouchsafte
- vouchsafee
- vouchsafe
- couchsafed
- bouchsafed
- gouchsafed
- fouchsafed
- viuchsafed
- vkuchsafed
- vluchsafed
- vpuchsafed
- v0uchsafed
- v9uchsafed
- voychsafed
- vohchsafed
- vojchsafed
- voichsafed
- vo8chsafed
- vo7chsafed
- vouxhsafed
- vouvhsafed
- Vouchseffed
Etymology of VOUCHSAFED
The word vouchsafed is derived from Old French. It can be traced back to the combination of two words: vouch (meaning to warrant or to guarantee) and saf (meaning to grant or to bestow). The Old French term vouch is related to the Latin word vocare (meaning to call or to summon). Saf is connected to the Old High German word safan (meaning to give or to grant). Over time, these terms combined to form the Middle English word vouchesafen, which eventually evolved into the modern word vouchsafed.
Conjugate verb Vouchsafed
CONDITIONAL
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT
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