noun
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
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- a pleasant countenance
- a stern visage
noun
formal and explicit approval
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- a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
noun
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
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verb
consent to, give permission
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- She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
- I won't let the police search her basement
- I cannot allow you to see your exam