vouch

verb

Definition of vouchnext
as in to certify

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How does the verb vouch contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of vouch are attest, certify, and witness. While all these words mean "to testify to the truth or genuineness of something," vouch applies to one who testifies as a competent authority or a reliable person.

willing to vouch for her integrity

When can attest be used instead of vouch?

While in some cases nearly identical to vouch, attest applies to oral or written testimony usually from experts or witnesses.

attested to the authenticity of the document

When is it sensible to use certify instead of vouch?

The words certify and vouch are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, certify usually applies to a written statement, especially one carrying a signature or seal.

certified that the candidate had met all requirements

When would witness be a good substitute for vouch?

The words witness and vouch can be used in similar contexts, but witness applies to the subscribing of one's own name to a document as evidence of its genuineness.

witnessed the signing of the will

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Recent Examples of vouch State of play: State officials were given a certification form, due within 10 days, to vouch that their policies aligned with federal directives against DEI practices. —April Rubin, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025 This writer can vouch that the Red Barrel love seat works wonders at leveling up a teeny balcony in need of furnishing. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025 Winston arrives daily to the facility before the sun comes up, as former Saints teammate Bennie Fowler vouched on the Talkin’ Ball with Pat Leonard podcast this past season. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025 Many makeup lovers can vouch that this is an issue across the board. —Jessica Fields, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for vouch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vouch
  1. certify
  2. ensure
  3. attest
  4. assure
  5. insure
  6. witness
  7. guarantee
  8. guaranty
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  • Democrat Joe Biden won Georgia by about 11,800 votes in an election overseen by a Republican secretary of state and certified by a Republican governor.
    — Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
  • That meant bills were not paid, the levy was not certified, and the audit was not accepted.
    — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of certify
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  • This low-and-slow process of nuclear fusion in the lowest mass stars ensures that 100% of the raw hydrogen inside of them will eventually burn, fusing to completion.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Trump has sought to avoid a similar fate with his site, which is a much smaller undertaking, and to ensure the initiative delivers visible political payoff.
    — DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • However, in December, the company issued a statement about Oklahoma homeowners claims that attested to close coordination with the insurance department.
    — J.C. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
  • There’s the Catholic guilt which other Catholics can attest is long-suffering and never-ending.
    — Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of attest
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  • This isn’t shaping up as one of those years with a McDavid-level or even Bedard-level prospect waiting with the first pick, but in a way that’s even more incentive to tank for dead last, assuring no worse than a top-three pick in a year where that still might get you the best player.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Vonn clapped back on both, assuring the doctor that her ACL was, in fact, fully torn and the mental performance coach that her life was quite full, thank you very much.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • However, Appian had partly insured the verdict in the amount of $500 million, meaning that if it's ultimately awarded less than $500 million, the insurance company will make up the difference.
    — Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Anthem does not have the authority to make those determinations for members insured by other Blue plans.
    — Jenna DeAngelis, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Definition of insure
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  • And his time was one too of witnessing the willful destruction of entire cultures, the taking of lands, the Trail of Tears.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
  • As a result, people in Minnesota and across the country are exercising their First Amendment rights to peacefully witness, film and livestream ICE and CBP’s operations.
    — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of witness
Verb
  • Whether Republicans and Democrats would be willing to pass another short-term DHS funding extension to buy time for a compromise isn't guaranteed, either.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Dalton is guaranteed $2 million in 2026, but Morgan has openly discussed his desire to add a younger, developmental quarterback to the mix behind Young.
    — Mike Kaye February 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of guarantee
Verb
  • The reason the Justice Department and the FBI have procedures is to guaranty fairness, and not just fairness but also the appearance of fairness, so that people can have confidence in institution.
    — Fox News, Fox News, 17 June 2018
  • Rodriguez said ViaGen cautions prospective clients that while the company can guaranty a clone that’s genetically identical to the parent, personalities are a complicated mix of nature and nurture.
    — Mary Carole McCauley, baltimoresun.com, 2 May 2018
Definition of guaranty

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