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vouch for sth/sb
— phrasal verb with vouch /vaʊtʃ/ verb [+ that]Definition
› to say that you know from experience that something is true or good, or that someone is honest and has a good character: Patricia has checked the reports and can vouch for the accuracy of the information.Making and breaking promises and commitments
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SMART Thesaurus: Making & breaking promises & commitments
Synonyms and related words:
- bargain noun (AGREEMENT)
- broken adjective (NOT KEPT)
- commit verb (PROMISE)
- cross my heart (and hope to die) idiom
- deliver verb (PRODUCE)
- fink out phrasal verb
- oath noun (PROMISE)
- pact noun
- promise noun (SAY CERTAINLY)
- promise sb the earth/moon idiom
- promises, promises! idiom
- redeem verb (SATISFY)
- resolution noun (DECISION)
- so help me (God) idiom
- sworn adjective
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- warrant verb (PROMISE)
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