vouches
Speaks for another
Vouches is the third-person singular of vouch.
To vouch for someone or something is to personally guarantee their quality, character, or truth: I can't vouch for the accuracy of these numbers.
The word carries weight because the speaker puts their own credibility on the line: She vouches for him, so I'll give him a chance.
Establishes as fact
- verifiesConfirms as accurate
- certifiesOfficially declares true
- authenticatesConfirms as genuine
- substantiatesConfirms with evidence
corroborates · testifies · witnesses · affirms · swears · validates · accredits · documents
Gives public support to
- recommendsSuggests as worthwhile
- supportsSustains or reinforces
- backsRear surfaces or supports
- sponsorsFunders seeking promotion
champions · advocates · refers · approves · promotes · guarantees · underwrites · co-signs
confirms
Establishes as fact
- verifiesConfirms as accurate
- certifiesOfficially declares true
- authenticatesConfirms as genuine
substantiates · corroborates · testifies · witnesses · affirms · swears · validates · accredits · documents · evidences
endorses
Gives public support to
- recommendsSuggests as worthwhile
- supportsSustains or reinforces
- backsRear surfaces or supports
sponsors · champions · advocates · refers · approves · promotes · guarantees · underwrites · co-signs · defends
- vouch forAffirm someone's trustworthiness
- vouched forConfirmed another's credibility
- meal vouchersPrepaid food payment slips
- vouching forAffirming someone's reliability
- vouches forAttests to someone's character
- gift voucherPrepaid retail certificate
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