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Meaning and definition for "countenance" word

[noun] the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"
[noun] the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face'; `phiz' is British)
[noun] formal and explicit approval
[verb] 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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\Coun"te*nance\ (koun"t?-nans), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Countenanced} (-nanst); p. pr. & vb. n. {Countenancing}.] 1. To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet. This conceit, though countenanced by learned men, is not made out either by experience or reason. --Sir T. Browne. Error supports custom, custom countenances error. --Milton. 2. To make a show of; to pretend. [Obs.] Which to these ladies love did countenance. --Spenser.

Synonyms for countenance

allow, endorsement, imprimatur, kisser, let, mug, permit, phiz, physiognomy, sanction, smiler, visage, visage, warrant

Antonyms: disallow, forbid, interdict, prohibit, proscribe, veto

See also: abide | admit | allow in | appearance | approval | aspect | authorise | authorize | bear | brook | clear | commendation | decriminalise | decriminalize | endure | expression | face | face | facial expression | favor | favour | furlough | give | human face | human head | include | intromit | legalise | legalize | legitimate | legitimatise | legitimatize | legitimise | legitimize | let in | look | nihil obstat | O.K. | OK | okay | okeh | okey | pass | poker face | privilege | puddingface | put up | stand | stomach | suffer | support | tolerate | trust | visa | visual aspect |

Related terms: abet, accept, approve, approve of, backing, bearing, bless, brook, charity, comfort, easy mind, empowerment, let go by, let pass, serenity, shine upon, soothingness, stance, support, vote, warranty, yea

The fun area, different aproach to word »countenance«

Let's analyse "countenance" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Three syllables and Five vowels. 45.5% of vowels is 6.9% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ECNANETNUOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2885 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -.-. --- ..- -. - . -. .- -. -.-. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: countenance: 6 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 5 = 20, reduced: 2 . and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: countenance: 3 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 43, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (2) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
N (3) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1) 21 World Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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