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vouch vs attest

attest vs vouch

vouch and attest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vouch No No Yes No
attest No No Yes No
As verbs, attest is a hypernym of vouch; that is, attest is a word with a broader meaning than vouch:
  • vouch: give personal assurance; guarantee
  • attest: give testimony in a court of law
Other hypernyms of vouch include bear witness, take the stand, testify.
vouch (verb) attest (verb)
give supporting evidence authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
give personal assurance; guarantee give testimony in a court of law
give surety or assume responsibility establish or verify the usage of
Difference between vouch and attest

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