English dictionary
countenance
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the appearance conveyed by a person's face
noun
- the human face (‘kisser’ and ‘smiler’ and ‘mug’ are informal terms for ‘face’ and ‘phiz’ is British)
noun
- formal and explicit approval
verb
- consent to, give permission; permit
Example sentences
a pleasant countenance
a stern visage
a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
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