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What does vouchsafed mean?

"Vouchsafed" is a verb meaning to grant or allow something, especially in a gracious or condescending way.

It suggests a sense of privilege or favor being bestowed upon someone.

Here are some examples:

* "The king vouchsafed an audience to the humble peasant." (The king granted the peasant an audience, making it seem like a special favor.)

* "The gods vouchsafed their blessings upon the land." (The gods granted their blessings, implying it was a gift and not something they were obligated to do.)

The word "vouchsafe" can also mean to declare or affirm something. For example:

* "The witness vouchsafed his knowledge of the crime." (The witness declared what he knew about the crime.)

However, this usage is less common than the first meaning.

Overall, "vouchsafe" is a formal and somewhat archaic word, so it's not used very often in everyday conversation.

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