warranted

1. 1
   adjective

   Fully deserved or needed because the situation calls for it.

   Like a punishment that fits exactly what someone did.

   The strong reaction was warranted after such a rude comment.

   Her caution turned out to be completely warranted.

   Similarjustified, deserved, merited, appropriate, necessary

   Oppositeunjustified, undeserved, uncalled-for, unnecessary

2. 2
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of warrant. Use this form for something that already happened or was promised.

   The new evidence warranted a full investigation.

   The store warranted the product against defects for two years.

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3. 3
   adjective

   Officially allowed by a legal document called a warrant.

   Like having an official ticket that lets you do something others can't.

   The warranted search of the building uncovered stolen goods.

   Police made a warranted entry into the apartment at dawn.

   Similarauthorized, lawful, legal

   Oppositeunauthorized, illegal, unlawful

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4. 4
   adjective

   Covered with a layer of silver that is promised not to wear away.

   Like a coat of paint sold with a promise it won't peel.

   The shop sold warranted teapots that never lost their silver shine.

   These warranted forks still look bright after many years of use.

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