Associations to the word «Vouchsafe»

Wiktionary

VOUCHSAFE, verb. To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.
VOUCHSAFE, verb. To receive or accept in condescension.

Dictionary definition

VOUCHSAFE, verb. Grant in a condescending manner.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats