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- [wawr-uh nt, wor-]
- /ˈwɔr ənt, ˈwɒr-/
- /ˈwɒr.ənt/
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- [wawr-uh nt, wor-]
- /ˈwɔr ənt, ˈwɒr-/
Definitions of warranted word
- noun warranted authorization, sanction, or justification. 1
- noun warranted something that serves to give reliable or formal assurance of something; guarantee, pledge, or security. Synonyms: warranty, surety. 1
- noun warranted something considered as having the force of a guarantee or as being positive assurance of a thing: The cavalry and artillery were considered sure warrants of success. 1
- noun warranted a writing or document certifying or authorizing something, as a receipt, license, or commission. Synonyms: permit, voucher, writ, order, chit. 1
- noun warranted Law. an instrument, issued by a magistrate, authorizing an officer to make an arrest, seize property, make a search, or carry a judgment into execution. 1
- noun warranted the certificate of authority or appointment issued to an officer of the armed forces below the rank of a commissioned officer. 1
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Origin of warranted
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (noun) Middle English warant < Anglo-French; Old French guarant < Germanic; compare Middle Low German warend, -ent warranty, noun use of present participle of waren to warrant; (v.) Middle English < Anglo-French warantir; Old French g(u)arantir, derivative of guarant; see guaranty
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Parts of speech for Warranted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
warranted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for warranted
adjective warranted
- authorized — officially permitted or empowered
- authorised — Alternative spelling of authorized.
- allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.
- assured — Someone who is assured is very confident and relaxed.
- certified — holding or guaranteed by a certificate
adverb warranted
- lawfully — allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
- legally — permitted by law; lawful: Such acts are not legal.
- permissibly — that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible!
- licitly — In a licit manner, legally, in a manner compatible with law.
- allowably — In an allowable manner.
Antonyms for warranted
adjective warranted
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- unjustified — to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right: The end does not always justify the means.
- unwarranted — authorization, sanction, or justification.
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