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countenancing

/kɑːntɛnənsɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does countenancing mean?

verb

to give approval or support to something, or to tolerate or put up with something.

Example

"The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was countenanced by the board of directors."

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