vouch

verb/vaʊtʃ/

Frequency rank: #11,443 most common English word

Meaning

to confirm or guarantee something as true or reliable, especially by speaking on someone's behalf.

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Example sentence

My manager agreed to vouch for my honesty during the investigation.

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