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

Such attacks are a regular feature of wartime life in Ukraine despite arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court in 2024 for two senior Russian officers whom prosecutors accuse of overseeing strikes on civilian infrastructure. — Susie Blann, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Brown was the subject of an active missing persons report at the time he was arrested, according to court records, and has nine active arrest warrants, mostly from Macon County in central Illinois. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

However, the Treasury Department would need to figure out an exit plan for its roughly $388 billion ownership stake in the entities through preferred securities and warrants. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

No law requires debt collectors to request arrest warrants when defendants fail to appear in court. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

The fire department announced on Thursday that a 34-day investigation led authorities to issue arrest warrants for the three for causing a major gas leak by allegedly stealing sections of copper piping. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Investigators used footage to identify suspects and their vehicle, eventually obtaining warrants for several people. — Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026

The conspiracy, which originated in social media posts flagged by the FBI, included a floor plan of the school and lists of items to wear during the planned shooting, according to police warrants obtained Tuesday by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Police said the person was identified as a wanted parolee with outstanding felony warrants from across the Bay Area. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Verb

The central question is whether the construction complies with applicable requirements and whether any violation creates a safety concern that warrants regulatory action. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Not every developer must become an FDE, and not every opportunity warrants an FDE. — Rex Lee, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Though its tech and furnishings aren’t as modern as some of its competitors’ (notably those who rebooted their First Class in the last two years), the Residence warrants a nod here as a peerless product. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

Worsening throat pain with trouble swallowing, opening your mouth, or speaking normally also warrants prompt evaluation. — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

As long as stable employment, maximum employment, and 2% inflation, the market does not think that that warrants a crash, then good for the market. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Although the problem warrants a systemic fix, the best short-term solution is for hospitals to create more nuanced documentation tools, and for clinicians to exercise judgment when using them. — Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

How Often to Get a Haircut Short Hair If your hair is above shoulder length, your hair pretty much automatically warrants more frequent cuts. — Sarah Madaus, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

Under the new framework, employees can flag potential incidents for investigation by safety and alignment teams, which will determine whether a case warrants public disclosure. — Harshita Mary Varghese, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026