Antonyms for vouchsafe


Grammar : Verb
Spell : vouch-seyf
Phonetic Transcription : vaʊtʃˈseɪf


Definition of vouchsafe

Origin :
  • c.1300, vouchen safe "to vouch as safe" (see vouch and safe).
  • verb permit
Example sentences :
  • The priest thanked God for the respite He had been pleased to vouchsafe to him.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • No matter, if only God is pleased to vouchsafe 'signs following.'
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • Will one of you, his servants here, vouchsafe To signify my presence to the King?
  • Extract from : « Browning's England » by Helen Archibald Clarke
  • Did n't she vouchsafe to offer you her admirable assistance?
  • Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • It's a kind friend that will vouchsafe as much as 'Poor fellow!
  • Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • I'll move, and I suppose when I get there old Jackson'll vouchsafe another gleam.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • But Sally did not vouchsafe any reply at all, to the question.
  • Extract from : « The Last Woman » by Ross Beeckman
  • Not one syllable of personal consolation did he vouchsafe to Beauchamp.
  • Extract from : « Beauchamp's Career, Complete » by George Meredith
  • Do you vouchsafe no reply to billets that are written with the blood of my heart.'
  • Extract from : « The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. » by W. M. Thackeray
  • I am not at leisure yet; when I have nothing to do, perhaps I may vouchsafe.
  • Extract from : « The Journal to Stella » by Jonathan Swift

Synonyms for vouchsafe

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