1. to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Usage: formal
2. to reveal or disclose information, especially reluctantly or as a favor
Usage: formal

Examples

• The celebrity would not vouchsafe even a brief interview to the reporters.
• The professor finally vouchsafed an explanation for the difficult concept.
• She vouchsafed him a small smile before turning away.
• The witness vouchsafed only the most basic details about what he had seen.
• The king vouchsafed his blessing to the young knight.
• He rarely vouchsafed his true opinions on political matters.