Synonyms of warranted

warranted 1 of 2

adjective

as in justified

being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong

a warranted use of force by the police

Synonyms & Similar Words

• justified
• deserved
• due
• merited
• competent
• appropriate
• suitable
• rightful
• proper
• legal
• legitimate
• just
• right
• fair
• condign
• applicable
• fitting
• meet
• requisite
• correct
• strict
• lawful
• apt
• accurate
• equitable
• fit
• true
• stringent
• impartial
• uncompromising
• square
• rhadamanthine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unfair
• unwarranted
• undue
• unjustified
• unjust
• irrelevant
• unreasonable
• undeserved
• incorrect
• inappropriate
• improper
• inapplicable
• unsuitable
• partial
• unjustifiable
• unmerited
• incoherent
• unequal
• biased
• indefensible
• inequitable
• arbitrary
• unlawful
• irrelative
• inapt
• inapposite
• despotic
• illegitimate

warranted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of warrant

1

as in guaranteed

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

• guaranteed
• bonded
• assured
• certified
• contracted
• pledged
• guarantied
• testified (to)
• insisted
• undertook
• vowed
• stipulated
• insured
• attested
• declared
• authenticated
• asserted
• adhered
• vouched (for)
• averred
• witnessed
• swore
• covenanted
• avouched
• plighted
• avowed

2

as in approved

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the state constitution warrants these measures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approved
• ratified
• confirmed
• accepted
• endorsed
• authorized
• finalized
• sanctioned
• acknowledged
• formalized
• accredited
• signed
• affirmed
• approbated
• cleared
• validated
• homologated
• permitted
• blessed
• certified
• enabled
• allowed
• licensed
• OK'd
• passed
• sanctified
• canonized
• initialed
• legalized
• rubber-stamped
• reapproved
• signed off (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• rejected
• declined
• disallowed
• prohibited
• disapproved
• vetoed
• turned down
• enjoined
• proscribed
• ignored
• banned
• forbade
• negatived
• disregarded
• neglected
• refused
• overlooked
• interdicted
• rebuffed
• rebutted
• spurned
• illegalized

3

as in required

to have as a requirement

the situation warrants your immediate attention

Synonyms & Similar Words

• required
• needed
• wanted
• took
• demanded
• involved
• necessitated
• claimed
• challenged
• called for
• bore
• entailed
• asked
• begged
• lacked
• insisted
• stipulated
• cried (for)
• hurt (for)
• enjoined
• exacted
• clamored (for)
• pressed
• commanded
• quested

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• had
• held
• owned
• possessed

4

as in alleged

to state as a fact usually forcefully

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alleged
• insisted
• claimed
• asserted
• maintained
• contended
• declared
• announced
• affirmed
• protested
• argued
• proclaimed
• purported
• averred
• confirmed
• professed
• avowed
• put forth
• reasoned
• justified
• defended
• avouched
• rationalized
• vindicated
• broadcast
• upheld
• reaffirmed
• supported
• persevered
• reasserted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• abandoned
• rejected
• challenged
• disclaimed
• questioned
• disputed
• repudiated
• negated
• disavowed
• gainsaid
• disowned
• refuted
• countered
• rebutted
• disproved
• negatived
• contradicted
• confuted

5

as in enabled

to give official or legal power to

bailiffs are warranted to enforce the subpoena

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enabled
• authorized
• empowered
• qualified
• permitted
• entitled
• licensed
• commissioned
• invested
• certified
• allowed
• vested
• approved
• accredited
• chartered
• confirmed
• affirmed
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• validated
• initiated
• installed
• inducted
• let
• inaugurated
• credentialed
• cleared
• instated
• privileged
• swore in
• OK'd
• enfranchised

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excluded
• denied
• disqualified
• prevented
• stopped
• constrained
• discouraged
• disallowed
• inhibited
• hindered
• blocked
• impeded
• prohibited
• barred
• banned
• obstructed
• shut out
• held back
• enjoined
• proscribed
• vetoed
• forbade
• outlawed
• disbarred
• disenfranchised
• disfranchised
• interdicted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of warranted

Verb

Still, some former security officials thought that the claims warranted a serious investigation. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

That information can show you which relationships are producing value and where additional effort may be warranted. — Peter Burns, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

His injury-riddled tenure in Boston has warranted that consternation. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Rather, the board determined the complaints warranted a formal investigation. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

According to court filings, prosecutors and Bojeh’s attorney have been reaching out to witnesses who could help determine whether the death penalty is warranted in this case. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Antidepressants can be helpful for moderate to severe depression, but they are typically not warranted for mild depression, as the side effects might outweigh any potential benefits. — Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

The study also revealed that the discovery warranted a new genus name, earning the Grammy winner the honor of serving as inspiration. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026

Bringing robotics into construction In al Khafaji’s view, construction has received less attention from technology companies than its economic and social importance warranted. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026