A US organisation whose mission is to promote exercise science, physical activity and fitness in the health and medical care of children and adolescents. A learned society whose aims are to promote the advancement of physiology and to facilitate communication, both between scientists and with other stakeholders.
Vouchsafe is a verb meaning to offer something in a condescending way. You might vouchsafe to your brother the secret to your key lime pie recipe. Because vouchsafe can mean making an offering in a gracious way, itâs sometimes used in reference to religious acts â you might vouchsafe your prayers unto God. Vouchsafe can also mean doing something in a condescending way, which makes it a word that's used in many of other contexts. For example, your fancy great aunt might vouchsafe to visit your dorm room.
If you vouch for someone, you provide evidence or guarantee something on their behalf. If you vouch for your brother, you're saying he's a stand-up type of guy. First used in the 14th century, vouch comes from the Latin vocitare, (to call, call upon, or summon). Sometimes it can mean offering supporting evidence, as when, for example, you're summoned to court to testify on someone's behalf. If you write a letter of recommendation for a student or co-worker, you vouch for their character and abilities.