vouch

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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

Example Sentences

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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
Verb
  • The case changed legal precedent and was the inspiration for two new state laws, one of which requires judges to certify a verdict immediately.
    Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 6 July 2025
  • Gore promptly shut down those voices and certified the election.
    Jim Martin, IndyStar, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • Although Bertha has had major societal wins, none of them, however, ensures her position as solidly as this one.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
  • Vogue's Favorite Japanese Sunscreens Japan has strict sunscreen regulations to ensure high standards and qualities for safety and effectiveness.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • One shopper even attests to fitting up to seven days’ worth of clothes inside.
    Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
  • Even so, notary public Jessie Ruth Graham attested to a weight of 1,780 pounds, a girth of 103 inches, and a length of 13 feet 10.5 inches.
    Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • The French club’s Europa League participation next season was assured.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • Buehrle famously had a couple of beers (or maybe more) in the clubhouse during the game after being assured he wouldn’t be used out of the bullpen, then got the final out in the 14th after Blum’s solo home run gave the Sox the lead in a 7-5 win.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • The cost of insuring vessels passing through the Red Sea has tripled, threatening to disrupt global trade, the Financial Times reported.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 9 July 2025
  • But given how new the idea of Airbnb-ing your autonomous vehicle is, those owners may have trouble insuring their would-be moneymakers.
    Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • To witness Fanny working was perhaps the greatest editorial privilege of my life.
    Ezra Fox July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Trump is exerting significant pressure on holdouts to fall in line, but passage in the lower chamber is not guaranteed.
    Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 1 July 2025
  • The contract is not fully guaranteed; however, Wilson — the Nets’ second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft — is a rotation player and considered part of the team’s future as its rebuild continues.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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

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“Vouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouch. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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