Countenance
[n] the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"
[n] the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face'; `phiz' is British)
[n] formal and explicit approval
[v] 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"
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Synonyms
allow, endorsement, imprimatur, kisser, let, mug, permit, phiz, physiognomy, sanction, smiler, visage, visage, warrant
Related Terms
abet, abetment, accept, acceptance, adherence, admiration, admire, advocacy, advocate, aegis, aid and abet, air, applaud, approbation, approval, approve, approve of, ask for, auspices, authority, authorization, back, backing, bear, bear with, bearing, ble