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Vouch for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: vaʊʧ

What does Vouch really mean?

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Hey there, kiddo! No worries, I'm here to help you understand what the word "vouch" means. So, imagine you have a friend, let's call him Tim. Tim knows you really well and believes that you're a great soccer player. Now, if Tim tells your coach, "Hey, Coach, I can totally vouch for this kid's skills on the field!" What do you think he's trying to say?

Basically, when someone vouches for you, it means that they are speaking up and saying, "Hey, I trust this person, and I believe that what they're saying or doing is true." It's like a way of showing support and having someone "back you up" in a way. Tim vouching for your soccer skills means that he's telling your coach, "I believe in this kid's abilities!"

Now, the word "vouch" can also have another meaning. Let's say you and your best friend, Sarah, decide to take a trip together. When you arrive at a fancy hotel, the hotel staff might ask you for your credit card information and a deposit to make sure you'll pay for your stay. But let's say you don't have a credit card or enough money for the deposit. Uh-oh! That's when your parents, who are your guardians, step in and say, "Don't worry, we'll vouch for them." What they mean is that they'll take responsibility for your payment. They're basically saying, "We trust these kids, so if they can't pay, we'll cover it."

So, in simple terms, vouching means having someone's back and supporting them by saying that you trust them or that you'll take responsibility for something. Whether it's vouching for your skills or vouching for someone's payment, it's all about showing support and trust.

I hope that clears things up! Let me know if you have any more questions.

Revised and Fact checked by Mary Johnson on 2023-10-30 00:07:49

Vouch In a sentece

Learn how to use Vouch inside a sentece

  • I can vouch for my friend's honesty because I have known them since childhood and they have never lied to me.
  • I will vouch for your good behavior to your mom because I believe you have improved.
  • My teacher will vouch for my hard work and dedication as I consistently submit my assignments on time.
  • If you need a reference for a job, you can ask your previous employer to vouch for your skills and work ethic.
  • I can vouch for the quality of this product because I have personally used it and found it to be reliable.

Vouch Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Vouch Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Vouch Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.