
Vouchsafe
Reluctance Connotation
Vouchsafe often implies the giver is hesitant or not fully willing.
She finally vouchsafed permission, though with obvious hesitation.
Regal Associations
Vouchsafe is associated with royalty or higher ranks conveying a favor.
The knight hoped the king would vouchsafe his request for an audience.
Rare Generosity
Often used to describe an act that is not commonly performed by the giver.
The reclusive artist vouchsafed an interview to the young journalist.