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 During that time, McMahon vouched to expand Pell Grant access for short-term workforce training programs. —Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024 Chandhok, the prosecution’s star witness — who, like Caple, received immunity for his testimony — vouched earlier this week that Becker had leaked him the report. —Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 Porter continues to stand out Michael Porter Jr. showed up to training camp in excellent physical shape, teammates and coaches have vouched. —Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024 For more best-sellers from Amazon, vouched by many avid gardeners themselves, keep reading below. —Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 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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  • He was certified to teach elementary school in Oklahoma in 2022 and Texas in 2023.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 July 2025
  • As of Wednesday afternoon, Schaffer’s Naked Gun is certified fresh with a 90 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 78 on Metacritic.
    — Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
Definition of certify
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  • And ensuring the fit is right will also remain paramount.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
  • Soliman's attorneys have filed a temporary restraining order with the court to ensure he's not transferred out of the Butler County jail.
    — Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • As Vogue’s senior living writer Elise Taylor can attest, the whole experience is a balancing act.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 30 July 2025
  • As those of us who received some sourdough starter during the pandemic and made big plans to master the craft can attest, baking sourdough bread from scratch is, as Neeson pointed out, effortful.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 24 July 2025
Definition of attest
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  • Stability Of Stablecoins Any stablecoin whose basic function is stability with respect to a single fiat currency can only be assured by holding liquid reserves denominated in that fiat.
    — Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • He’s earned that chance, but in today’s NBA, nobody is assured of anything. Not even a good guy and a good coach like Jamahl Mosley.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Definition of assure
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  • When employees improve both, premiums should go down—reward wellbeing, don’t just insure illness.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • That compares with 1,278 in 2013, a difference of more than 300, according to the FDIC, which insures deposits.
    — Staff report, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
Definition of insure
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  • To witness Fanny working was perhaps the greatest editorial privilege of my life.
    — Ezra Fox July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
  • Since 2014, India has witnessed a significant political transformation with the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and his emphasis on muscular nationalism and Hindu majoritarianism.
    — Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
Definition of witness
Verb
  • The landmark amendment guaranteed citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., even former slaves.
    — Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
  • What took shape instead were President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty and the broader suite of Great Society programs—a sweeping expansion of the American welfare state, though one that stopped short of the jobs guarantee that Rustin, King, and Randolph had deemed essential.
    — Idrees Kahloon, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Definition of guarantee
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  • 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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