as in had
formal + old-fashioned
to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege
He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vouchsafed
Verb
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Smith had seven points in the quarter, including a 3-pointer in the waning moments to give the Guardians a 42-36 lead.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025 -
Police had Bumgardner take a breathalyzer test twice, several minutes apart.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The source was granted anonymity to speak about classified matters.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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He was granted a $10,000 bond during a court hearing on March 17, WCIV reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Villanueva, residing in Long Beach, is a lawful permanent resident of the Philippines, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California.—
Landon Mion , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In addition to immigration removal proceedings, lawful permanent residents presenting at a U.S. port of entry with previous criminal convictions may be subject to mandatory detention.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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For travelers within the U.S., these can be obtained through authorized veterinarians.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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The most relevant ones in this case include the requirement for vehicles to stay on authorized tracks and refrain from disturbing or harassing wildlife.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare and social assistance workers suffered over 562,000 injuries in 2023, the most of any sector.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Yes, Rupert Murdoch lost an epic courtroom battle with his kids over his media empire (during which actual Succession plot lines were discussed), but the Fox News mogul also suffered a rare defeat in TV news.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Make a deposit of $5 or more with an accepted payment method, like a debit card, Venmo or PayPal.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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For a full list of accepted items plus drop-off locations, dates and times, visit davie-fl.gov.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
18 July 2025
Verb
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For example, girls’ volleyball has been sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association since 1974.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a senior Hungarian government official and close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for alleged corruption.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Vouchsafed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafed. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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