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countenance - Dictionary definition and meaning for countenance

COUNTENANCE

(noun) the appearance conveyed by a person's face
"a pleasant countenance", "a stern visage"
synonyms : visage
He had a pleasant countenance. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
synonyms : kisser , mug , phiz , physiognomy , smiler , visage
He had a striking physiognomy. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) formal and explicit approval
"a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
synonyms : endorsement , imprimatur , indorsement , sanction , warrant
(verb) consent to, 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"
synonyms : allow , let , permit

Mnemonics for countenance

(Tag: ) as a noun ....COUNT the no. of TENANts FACE yu can see
added by imajeeth Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) Count the issues we must take a stance for & approve of or tolerate. ALSO count the faces of depair seen in their expressions.
added by Marise Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: Patience) 1. Count down to the end of patience. 2. Count the number of tenants.
added by subhasish Edit Mnemonic

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