Countenance (Verb)
Meaning
Consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Her mother would not countenance her plans to drop out of college and pursue a career in music.
- The strict headmaster refused to countenance the students' demands for a later curfew.
- After reviewing the proposal, the landlord agreed to countenance the renovations.
- It was clear that the principal would not countenance any further disruptions in the classroom.
- As the team manager, she had the authority to countenance overtime for critical projects.
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Hyponyms
- Legitimate
- Legalise
- Suffer
- Abide
- Authorise
- Put Up
- Legitimize
- Endure
- Bear
- Allow
- Let In
- Tolerate
- Legalize
- Decriminalize
- Legitimise
- Give
- Pass
- Authorize
- Legitimatize
- Privilege
- Admit
- Include
- Trust
- Stand
- Furlough
- Allow In
- Stick Out
- Legitimatise
- Favor
- Support
- Permit
- Favour
- Brook
- Digest