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summons vs vouch

vouch vs summons

summons is a noun but vouch is not a noun.

summons and vouch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
summons Yes No Yes No
vouch No No Yes No
As verbs, vouch is a hyponym of summons; that is, vouch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than summons:
  • summons: call in an official matter, such as to attend court
  • vouch: summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title
Other hyponyms of summons include demand.
summons (noun) vouch (noun)
a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
a request to be present
an order to appear in person at a given place and time
summons (verb) vouch (verb)
call in an official matter, such as to attend court give supporting evidence
summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title
give personal assurance; guarantee
give surety or assume responsibility
Difference between summons and vouch

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