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English to English noun
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the appearance conveyed by a person's face |  | Example: a pleasant countenance a stern visage
source: wordnet30
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formal and explicit approval |  | Example: a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
source: wordnet30
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the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) |  | source: wordnet30
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Appearance or expression of the face; look; aspect; mien. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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consent to, give permission |  | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet. |  | source: webster1913
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