warrant
🇺🇸
/ˈwɔːrənt/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɒrənt/
noun
C1
A legal paper from a judge that lets police take action.
The police got a warrant to search the house.
R
A paper that gives you the right to get money, services, or other benefits.
The company issued a warrant for shareholders to buy more stock.
R
A good reason for doing something.
His behavior did not warrant such a strong reaction.
verb
R
To make something necessary or deserved.
The small mistake did not warrant a punishment.
translation
A legal paper from a judge that lets police take action.; A paper that gives you the right to get money, services, or other benefits.; A good reason for doing something.
To make something necessary or deserved.
Word Forms
3rd Present
warrants
Past
warranted
Perfect
warranted
Progressive
warranting
Plural
warrants