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Countenance vs Patronage - What's the difference?

countenance | patronage | Related terms |

Countenance is a related term of patronage.


As nouns the difference between countenance and patronage

is that countenance is appearance, especially the features and expression of the face while patronage is patronage.

As a verb countenance

is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

Countenance vs Protection - What's the difference?

countenance | protection | Related terms |

Countenance is a related term of protection.


As nouns the difference between countenance and protection

is that countenance is appearance, especially the features and expression of the face while protection is the process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

As a verb countenance

is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

Countenance vs Advance - What's the difference?

countenance | advance | Related terms |

Countenance is a related term of advance.


In lang=en terms the difference between countenance and advance

is that countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something while advance is to move forwards, to approach.

As nouns the difference between countenance and advance

is that countenance is appearance, especially the features and expression of the face while advance is a forward move; improvement or progression.

As verbs the difference between countenance and advance

is that countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something while advance is to bring forward; to move towards the front; to make to go on.

As an adjective advance is

completed before need or a milestone event.

Countenance vs Present - What's the difference?

countenance | present | Related terms |

Countenance is a related term of present.


As nouns the difference between countenance and present

is that countenance is appearance, especially the features and expression of the face while present is present tense.

As a verb countenance

is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

As an adjective present is

present (that what''/''which is in the place talked about ).

Advocate vs Countenance - What's the difference?

advocate | countenance | Related terms |

Advocate is a related term of countenance.


As nouns the difference between advocate and countenance

is that advocate is someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel while countenance is appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

As verbs the difference between advocate and countenance

is that advocate is (label) to plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly while countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

Verify vs Countenance - What's the difference?

verify | countenance | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between verify and countenance

is that verify is to confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something while countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

As a noun countenance is

appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

Impel vs Countenance - What's the difference?

impel | countenance | Related terms |

Impel is a related term of countenance.


In lang=en terms the difference between impel and countenance

is that impel is to drive forward; to propel an object while countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

As verbs the difference between impel and countenance

is that impel is to urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation (contrast with propel, to compel or drive extrinsically) while countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

As a noun countenance is

appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

Countenance vs Presence - What's the difference?

countenance | presence | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between countenance and presence

is that countenance is appearance, especially the features and expression of the face while presence is the fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

As verbs the difference between countenance and presence

is that countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something while presence is to make or become present.

Embolden vs Countenance - What's the difference?

embolden | countenance | Related terms |

Embolden is a related term of countenance.


In lang=en terms the difference between embolden and countenance

is that embolden is to encourage, inspire, or motivate while countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

As verbs the difference between embolden and countenance

is that embolden is to render (someone) bolder or more courageous while countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

As a noun countenance is

appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

Auspice vs Countenance - What's the difference?

auspice | countenance | Synonyms |

Auspice is a synonym of countenance.


As nouns the difference between auspice and countenance

is that auspice is (chiefly|in the plural) patronage or protection while countenance is appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

As a verb countenance is

to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

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