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adjective

Definition of vouchsafednext
as in permitted

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vouchsafed

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verb

past tense of vouchsafe
as in had
formal + old-fashioned to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vouchsafed
  1. had
  2. granted
  3. lawful
  4. conceded
  5. authorized
  6. suffered
  7. accepted
  8. sanctioned
Verb
  • Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Carter had little national name recognition when he was elected president in 1976, having served in the Georgia Senate and one term as governor of the state before moving to the White House.
    Stephen Fowler, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of had
Verb
  • The Curious History of Your Home This podcast explores the creation of genius household inventions that people have long taken for granted, such as clocks, toilets, and wallpaper.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As Tribune contributor Hannah Edgar noted in a September preview of the still-running Hyde Park Jazz Festival, these kinds of Chicago events should not be taken for granted.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of granted
Adjective
  • During a press conference after Meta’s announcement, Regnier said that Europe isn’t asking any platforms to remove lawful content.
    Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Authorities have issued a lawful order for all residents and personnel in the following zones to leave immediately: LCF-BERKSHIRE LCF-COMMONWEALTH LCF-CROWN LCF-FOOTHILLEAST LCF-INVERNESS LCF-STARLIGHT Those in the affected areas are urged to evacuate without delay to ensure their safety.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of lawful
Verb
  • Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.
    Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of conceded
Adjective
  • Implement secure VPNs and limit RDP access to authorized personnel only.
    Jeffery Stutzman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Though the word is a legal term that could mean the witness had an authorized excuse from testifying, Judge Wolfson said it also could be viewed as a veiled threat on the witness’s life.
    Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of authorized
Verb
  • According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare and social assistance workers suffered over 562,000 injuries in 2023, the most of any sector.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • According to police, two people suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of suffered
Adjective
  • Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • But there is no accepted way to measure and report on sustainability efforts.
    Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of accepted
Verb
  • For example, girls’ volleyball has been sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association since 1974.
    Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a senior Hungarian government official and close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for alleged corruption.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of sanctioned
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