warranted
- 01 C1 Advanced
having a good enough reason to be done or felt.
justified or necessitated by the circumstances; having adequate grounds for existence or occurrence.
Simple“The teacher felt that a phone call to the parents was warranted after the student missed three classes.”
In context“Given the volatility of the current market, the board decided that a more cautious approach to investment was entirely warranted.”
UsageOften used in professional or academic contexts to evaluate the validity of a reaction or decision.
Teacher's tipLearners often encounter the negative form 'unwarranted' (e.g., 'unwarranted criticism') even more frequently than the positive form.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
officially allowed or ordered by a legal document called a warrant.
authorized or sanctioned by a legal warrant or official mandate.
Simple“The police conducted a warranted search of the property to look for evidence.”
In context“The defense attorney argued that the warranted surveillance had exceeded the scope originally permitted by the judge.”
UsageTypically used in legal or law enforcement contexts regarding searches, arrests, or seizures.
Teacher's tipThis sense is highly specific to legal procedures; in everyday conversation, sense 1 is much more common.
SynonymsAntonyms
“McIntosh said the findings warranted close attention and reinforced the need to prioritize therapeutic support in investments designed to help families move toward safety.”
“The company's chief executive Magda Chambriard said that the discovery confirmed that Petrobras's "optimism" of finding oil in the Brazilian Equatorial Margin had been warranted.”