Synonyms of warrant

warrant 1 of 2

noun

ˈwȯr-ənt 

as in permission

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something

some employees suspected that the supervisor had no warrant from the CEO for instituting the draconian work rules

Synonyms & Similar Words

• permission
• authorization
• consent
• granting
• permit
• sanction
• license
• clearance
• allowance
• signature
• leave
• concurrence
• green light
• grant
• accreditation
• seal
• certification
• sufferance
• agreement
• stamp
• liberty
• assent
• patent
• acceptance
• pass
• imprimatur
• tolerance
• concession
• acquiescence
• toleration
• OK
• accord

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refusal
• prohibition
• revocation
• denial
• rejection
• injunction
• exclusion
• suppression
• veto
• interdiction
• proscription
• repression
• deterrence
• ban
• taboo
• embargo
• discouragement

warrant

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to guarantee

to assume responsibility for the satisfactory quality or performance of

the computer company unconditionally warrants all of its products for one full year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guarantee
• bond
• certify
• guaranty
• assure
• contract
• undertake
• pledge
• testify (to)
• insist
• insure
• attest
• stipulate
• vow
• vouch (for)
• declare
• swear
• witness
• adhere
• authenticate
• assert
• plight
• covenant
• aver
• avouch
• avow

2

as in to approve

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the state constitution warrants these measures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approve
• ratify
• confirm
• authorize
• endorse
• accept
• sanction
• finalize
• acknowledge
• sign
• formalize
• OK
• approbate
• affirm
• clear
• initial
• homologate
• accredit
• permit
• validate
• certify
• enable
• bless
• license
• allow
• pass
• legalize
• sanctify
• rubber-stamp
• canonize
• sign off (on)
• reapprove

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deny
• reject
• negative
• decline
• prohibit
• veto
• disallow
• disapprove
• turn down
• forbid
• enjoin
• ban
• proscribe
• ignore
• refuse
• disregard
• neglect
• overlook
• interdict
• illegalize
• rebut
• spurn
• rebuff

3

as in to require

to have as a requirement

the situation warrants your immediate attention

Synonyms & Similar Words

• require
• need
• want
• take
• necessitate
• demand
• involve
• claim
• challenge
• call for
• entail
• bear
• ask
• beg
• lack
• cry (for)
• insist
• hurt (for)
• stipulate
• enjoin
• exact
• quest
• clamor (for)
• command
• press

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• have
• hold
• possess
• own

4

as in to insist

to state as a fact usually forcefully

we'll all be dead before that happens, I warrant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insist
• claim
• allege
• contend
• maintain
• assert
• declare
• protest
• affirm
• announce
• purport
• argue
• proclaim
• profess
• aver
• confirm
• put forth
• defend
• justify
• reason
• avow
• avouch
• broadcast
• rationalize
• vindicate
• uphold
• reaffirm
• persevere
• reassert
• support

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deny
• abandon
• reject
• negative
• negate
• challenge
• repudiate
• disclaim
• question
• gainsay
• dispute
• disavow
• refute
• disprove
• contradict
• rebut
• disown
• counter
• confute

5

as in to enable

to give official or legal power to

bailiffs are warranted to enforce the subpoena

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enable
• authorize
• qualify
• empower
• permit
• license
• certify
• entitle
• invest
• allow
• charter
• vest
• commission
• approve
• sanction
• endorse
• accredit
• confirm
• affirm
• validate
• initiate
• OK
• install
• let
• privilege
• inaugurate
• credential
• induct
• clear
• swear in
• instate
• enfranchise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualify
• prevent
• exclude
• deny
• stop
• impede
• hinder
• discourage
• inhibit
• shut out
• block
• obstruct
• hold back
• constrain
• bar
• ban
• disallow
• prohibit
• forbid
• enjoin
• veto
• disbar
• outlaw
• disfranchise
• disenfranchise
• proscribe
• interdict

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of warrant

Noun

According to Jaques, police obtained the warrants to search PuffCity after allegedly finding evidence suggesting products containing 7-OH were being sold there. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

The vehicle is registered to Evin Quarles, the warrant states. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Verb

Now that the 3rd and 9th Circuits are split, at least four justices, the minimum needed to grant certiorari, could decide the issue warrants the Supreme Court’s attention. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026

While that remains a hefty premium compared to other major cruise lines, Cramer said it is warranted given Viking’s superior growth and profitability profile and strong balance sheet. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026