what is vouching?

Answer 1

The above is correct.

In a more legal context, "vouching for" somebody can also mean that you give them your personal guarantee, and specifically that if they don't pay for a certain matter, you'll pay for them instead.

So be careful before you sign those papers... depending on who it is, what the guarantee is for (usually some sort of loan, or it can be for rental or real property), what their situation is, and whether you can afford it, it might just wreck your credit rating, if not your life.

Answer 2

Pronunciation:'vauch
Function:verb
Etymology:Middle English vochen, vouchen, from Anglo-French voucher to call, vouch, from Latin vocare to call, summon, from vox voice -- more at VOICE
transitive verb
1 : to summon into court to warrant or defend a title
2 archaic a : ASSERT, AFFIRM b : ATTEST
3 archaic : to cite or refer to as authority or supporting evidence
4 a : PROVE, SUBSTANTIATE b : to verify (a business transaction) by examining documentary evidence
intransitive verb
1 : to give a guarantee : become surety
2 a : to supply supporting evidence or testimony b : to give personal assurance
synonym see CERTIFY

Answer 3

Correct.

When you put your reputation up for someone else.

Have you ever heard someone say "I'll vouch this for you, if you just do this for me."? "I'll take the responsibility for you, if you just do this for me."

Answer 4

To give assurance, affirmation or guarantee

Answer 5

When you put your reptutation up for someone elses.