Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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countenance | Yes | No | Yes | No |
warrant | Yes | No | Yes | No |
countenance (noun) | warrant (noun) |
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the appearance conveyed by a person's face | a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts |
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) | a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications |
formal and explicit approval | formal and explicit approval |
a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price |
countenance (verb) | warrant (verb) |
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consent to, give permission; permit | provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action) |
stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of |