1. granted or gave in a gracious or condescending manner
Usage: formal; often implies the giver is in a position of authority or superiority
2. deigned to give or reveal something
Usage: formal; suggests reluctant or condescending giving

Examples

• The king vouchsafed his blessing to the marriage.
• She rarely vouchsafed a smile to her subordinates.
• The professor vouchsafed only a brief explanation of the complex theory.
• He vouchsafed no reply to their urgent questions.
• The celebrity vouchsafed a few minutes for photographs.
• The oracle vouchsafed a cryptic prophecy to the seekers.