Synonyms of warrants

warrants 1 of 2

noun

plural of warrant

as in permissions

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

• permissions
• authorizations
• consents
• permits
• sanctions
• licenses
• clearances
• signatures
• allowances
• leaves
• green lights
• grants
• sufferances
• seals
• concurrences
• certifications
• accreditations
• agreements
• stamps
• tolerances
• liberties
• patents
• passes
• concessions
• imprimaturs
• acceptances
• acquiescences
• assents
• OKs
• tolerations
• accords

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibitions
• refusals
• proscriptions
• revocations
• denials
• injunctions
• rejections
• interdictions
• vetoes
• taboos
• exclusions
• suppressions
• repressions
• bans
• discouragements
• embargoes
• deterrences

warrants

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of warrant

1

as in guarantees

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

• guarantees
• bonds
• certifies
• assures
• contracts
• pledges
• guaranties
• undertakes
• insists
• testifies (to)
• vows
• attests
• stipulates
• insures
• covenants
• authenticates
• witnesses
• vouches (for)
• adheres
• declares
• asserts
• swears
• avers
• avows
• plights
• avouches

2

as in approves

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the state constitution warrants these measures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approves
• ratifies
• confirms
• endorses
• authorizes
• accepts
• finalizes
• sanctions
• acknowledges
• signs
• formalizes
• approbates
• homologates
• accredits
• affirms
• validates
• permits
• clears
• OKs
• certifies
• blesses
• enables
• licenses
• passes
• allows
• sanctifies
• initials
• signs off (on)
• legalizes
• rubber-stamps
• canonizes
• reapproves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• rejects
• declines
• prohibits
• disallows
• forbids
• disapproves
• turns down
• vetoes
• enjoins
• bans
• ignores
• proscribes
• negatives
• neglects
• refuses
• disregards
• overlooks
• interdicts
• illegalizes
• spurns
• rebuffs
• rebuts

3

as in requires

to have as a requirement

the situation warrants your immediate attention

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requires
• needs
• takes
• wants
• demands
• involves
• necessitates
• claims
• challenges
• calls for
• entails
• bears
• asks
• begs
• lacks
• insists
• stipulates
• cries (for)
• hurts (for)
• commands
• clamors (for)
• enjoins
• presses
• exacts
• quests

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• has
• holds
• possesses
• owns

4

as in insists

to state as a fact usually forcefully

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insists
• claims
• alleges
• contends
• asserts
• maintains
• declares
• announces
• affirms
• argues
• protests
• purports
• proclaims
• professes
• confirms
• avers
• avows
• reasons
• justifies
• defends
• puts forth
• avouches
• rationalizes
• vindicates
• broadcasts
• reaffirms
• upholds
• reasserts
• supports
• perseveres

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• rejects
• abandons
• negates
• disclaims
• repudiates
• challenges
• disavows
• disputes
• counters
• questions
• gainsays
• refutes
• negatives
• contradicts
• disproves
• disowns
• rebuts
• confutes

5

as in enables

to give official or legal power to

bailiffs are warranted to enforce the subpoena

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• authorizes
• empowers
• qualifies
• permits
• licenses
• entitles
• certifies
• vests
• allows
• invests
• commissions
• approves
• accredits
• charters
• endorses
• confirms
• credentials
• affirms
• validates
• sanctions
• installs
• initiates
• privileges
• lets
• inaugurates
• instates
• inducts
• OKs
• clears
• swears in
• enfranchises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualifies
• prevents
• excludes
• denies
• blocks
• discourages
• stops
• inhibits
• hinders
• impedes
• disallows
• bans
• obstructs
• constrains
• prohibits
• shuts out
• bars
• holds back
• forbids
• enjoins
• proscribes
• disfranchises
• outlaws
• vetoes
• disbars
• disenfranchises
• interdicts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of warrants

Noun

Last week, Amazon struck a deal with Qualcomm to use its custom artificial intelligence chips, and got warrants to acquire as much as $4 billion in Qualcomm stock. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

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 inquiry found officials didn't act quickly enough on a 2023 sighting of the family and didn't seek surveillance warrants or bring in the military early enough. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

For brands, connecting those perspectives reveals where a product is gaining momentum, where demand is emerging and where a market warrants further thought. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

On June 13, 2023, investigators obtained search and seizure warrants to collect DNA from Shipe. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

The video, now central to a new lawsuit, shows officers pressuring pregnant workers and parents, denying requests for lawyers and allegedly exceeding warrants, raising 4th Amendment and due-process concerns. — Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The same day, the Chesterfield County General District Court issued warrants charging her with two counts of second-degree murder. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Investigators also recovered a 9 mm firearm, which officers saw in Brown’s waistband, with a serial number that had been destroyed, according to warrants. — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

People with severe neuropathy may not feel excessive pressure, raising the risk of injury, and advanced lymphedema with hardened swelling also warrants a medical conversation before use. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Bi-2212 now warrants closer examination under fusion-relevant radiation. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

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

And yes, most everyone will call it the Batmobile, as the resemblance certainly warrants it. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

When to See a Doctor While some hair shedding is normal, certain signs may indicate a more serious issue that warrants medical attention. — Audrey Noble, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026

Its ethics commission is generally required to complete an investigation within 180 days, allowing for no more than two 60-day extensions when the situation warrants it. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

The available data indicates that this disease warrants more attention. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

At the very least, the decision to screen for and treat low testosterone levels warrants an individualized and detailed discussion regarding potential risks. — Alexander P. Cole, STAT, 18 July 2026