Definitions

warrant

[wawr-uhnt, wor-] / ˈwɔr ənt, ˈwɒr- /

NOUN

authorization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accreditation certificate credential license passport permission permit pledge sanction subpoena summons ticket

STRONG

assurance authentication authority basis commission credentials ducat earnest foundation go ahead guarantee okay pass pawn right security shingle sticker tag testimonial token verification warranty word

WEAK

carte blanche green light official document

Antonyms

STRONGEST

prohibition refusal veto

STRONG

breach break denial uncertainty

VERB

guarantee, justify, authorize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affirm approve call for ensure explain necessitate permit require stipulate undertake uphold

STRONG

argue assert assure attest avouch back certify claim commission contend declare defend delegate demand empower endorse entitle excuse guaranty insure license maintain pledge privilege promise sanction secure sponsor state swear underwrite vindicate vow

WEAK

answer for bear out give grounds for stand behind take an oath vouch for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disallow refuse reject

STRONG

abandon break desert disapprove disavow disclaim discourage give up hurt ignore invalidate leave question retract surrender unauthorize

Example Sentences

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But after riding an early wave of Irish pressure, Wales got the try their display warranted in spectacular fashion.

From BBC

Three additional patients were rescued Tuesday during the search warrant operation, bringing the total to 10 rescued seniors.

From Los Angeles Times

The stock may trade at a premium, the firm said, but “this valuation is warranted” given Ciena’s growth trajectory.

From Barron's

Martin Shipton, associate editor for Nation.Cymru, confirmed police forced entry into his house in Cardiff on Wednesday, and served him with a search warrant.

From BBC

In her view, the incremental value of a possible deal doesn’t warrant the current share price.

From Barron's

warrant

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