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Definition of Countenance
1. Noun. The appearance conveyed by a person's face. "A stern visage"
Generic synonyms: Appearance, Visual Aspect
Specialized synonyms: Aspect, Expression, Face, Facial Expression, Look, Poker Face
2. Verb. Consent to, give permission. "They countenance him to write the letter"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
Specialized synonyms: Abide, Bear, Brook, Digest, Endure, Put Up, Stand, Stick Out, Stomach, Suffer, Support, Tolerate, Furlough, Give, Allow, Permit, Tolerate, Authorise, Authorize, Clear, Pass, Admit, Include, Let In, Favor, Favour, Privilege, Decriminalise, Decriminalize, Legalise, Legalize, Legitimate, Legitimatise, Legitimatize, Legitimise, Legitimize, Trust, Admit, Allow In, Intromit, Let In
Generic synonyms: Accept, Consent, Go For
Related verbs: Allow, Grant
Derivative terms: Allowable, Permissible, Permission, Permissive, Permit, Permit
Antonyms: Disallow, Forbid
3. Noun. Formal and explicit approval. "A Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
Generic synonyms: Approval, Commendation
Specialized synonyms: O.k., Ok, Okay, Okeh, Okey, Visa, Nihil Obstat
Derivative terms: Endorse, Indorse, Sanction, Sanction
4. Noun. The human face ('kisser' and 'smiler' and 'mug' are informal terms for 'face' and 'phiz' is British).
Group relationships: Human Head
Generic synonyms: Face, Human Face
Specialized synonyms: Pudding Face, Pudding-face
Language type: Colloquialism
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Derivative terms: Smile
Definition of Countenance
1. n. Appearance or expression of the face; look; aspect; mien.
2. v. t. To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet.
Definition of Countenance
1. Noun. Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Countenance
1. [v -NANCED, -NANCING, -NANCES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Countenance
Literary usage of Countenance
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Daniel Deronda by George Eliot (1876)
"Mr. Middleton was persuaded to play various grave parts, Gwendolen having flattered
him on his enviable immobility of countenance ; and, at first a little ..."
2. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1889)
"Dr.Edwards describes him as one of the greatest of Welsh preachers. presence, an
intelligent countenance, and courteous manners. He had a musical voice, ..."
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