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countenance
noun
verb
The appearance conveyed by a person's face
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noun
The appearance conveyed by a person's face
“A pleasant countenance”
noun
The human face (‘kisser’ and ‘smiler’ and ‘mug’ are informal terms for ‘face’ and ‘phiz’ is British)
noun
Formal and explicit approval
“A Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement”
verb
Consent to, give permission; permit
“She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband”
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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
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