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vouchsafeverb formal + old-fashionedto give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilegeHe vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples. accord, concede, grant, sanctionallow, green-light, have, permit, sufferauthorize, commission, license(also licence)accede (to), acquiesce, agree (to), assent (to), consent (to), OK(or okay), warrantadmit, brook, condone, countenance, endure, support, tolerate hinder, impede, obstructcensure, deny, disallow, disapprove, interdict, refuse, reject, revoke, suppress, withholddeplore, discountenance, disfavor, dislike, frown (at or on), grudgecheck, curb, keep, repress, restrainban, enjoin, forbid, prohibit, proscribe, veto grant, concede, vouchsafe, accord, award mean to give as a favor or a right.grant implies giving to a claimant or petitioner something that could be withheld.granted them a new hearing concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim.even her critics concede she can be charming vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension.vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples accord implies giving to another what is due or proper.accorded all the honors befitting a head of state award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors.awarded the company a huge defense contract in the 14th century |