Vouchsafe
(verb)
- To grant or give something as a privilege or special favor.
- To condescend to give or grant something.
- To assure or guarantee something.
Origin:
From old french vouchsafier, from vouch "vouch" + safier "to make safe".
Examples:
- The king vouchsafed the knight with a sword and shield.
- The teacher vouchsafed the student with extra help.
- The mentor vouchsafed to take the mentee under his wing.
- The company vouchsafed to give the employee a raise.
- The mother vouchsafed her daughter a dress for the dance.