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To tolerate or endure something
“I cannot countenance your behavior. It's shocking to me.”
To show favor or approval of
“Although with regret, still I should willingly countenance your request, since I should be obliged to believe that you could not act differently.”
To advocate or show support for something
“I cannot countenance such conduct on the part of our leaders.”
To grant something to someone
To assist, support or back someone in their actions or endeavors
To praise, either formally or officially
To have a preference or liking for
To encourage or incite the development or occurrence of
To trust or accept as true or credible
To encourage or cause a certain event or outcome
To ask someone to do something in an urgent manner
Plural for a person's face
“Domitian received it in the true spirit of his character, with a smile on his countenance, and malignity at his heart.”
Plural for a person's facial expression or appearance
“His impenetrable eyes and inscrutable countenance give little away.”
Plural for the state, act, or fact of being calm and composed
“All the years of grim practice at keeping his countenance served him well when he heard the name.”
Plural for approval or endorsement for an action or behavior
“Quinn's proposal is a terrible idea and should be given no countenance for several reasons.”
Plural for restraint imposed by oneself on one's own actions
Plural for a protection or patronage
Plural for the general aspect or appearance of something
Plural for the interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something
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