2warrant verb
warrants; warrant·ed; warrant·ing [+ obj] 1 : to require or deserve (something)
▪ This report warrants careful study. [=this report should be given careful study] ▪ The idea warrants [=merits] further consideration. ▪ The writing was poor, but it hardly warrants that kind of insulting criticism. ▪ The punishment he received was not warranted. 2 a : to make a legal promise that a statement is true
▪ The seller warrants [=(more commonly) guarantees] that the car has no defects.
b : to give a guarantee or warranty for (a product) — usually used as (be) warranted ▪ The tires are warranted [=(more commonly) guaranteed] for 40,000 miles. 3 old-fashioned : to say (something) with certainty
▪ I'll warrant (you) that they know the answer.
▪ This report warrants careful study. [=this report should be given careful study] ▪ The idea warrants [=merits] further consideration. ▪ The writing was poor, but it hardly warrants that kind of insulting criticism. ▪ The punishment he received was not warranted.
▪ The seller warrants [=(more commonly) guarantees] that the car has no defects.
b : to give a guarantee or warranty for (a product) — usually used as (be) warranted ▪ The tires are warranted [=(more commonly) guaranteed] for 40,000 miles.
▪ I'll warrant (you) that they know the answer.
