verb To call on (someone) to be a witness to something. To cite or rely on (an authority, a written work, etc.) in support of one's actions or opinions.
verb To call on (someone) to be a witness to something.
verb To cite or rely on (an authority, a written work, etc.) in support of one's actions or opinions.
verb To affirm or warrant the correctness or truth of (something); also, to affirm or warrant (the truth of an assertion or statement).
verb To bear witness or testify to the nature or qualities (of someone or something).
verb To back, confirm, or support (someone or something) with credible evidence or proof.
verb Synonym of vouchsafe (“to condescendingly or graciously give or grant (something)”).