Warranted

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔrəntɪd/

Definitions of warranted

verb to justify or necessitate

Example Sentences

A1 Following the instructions in the manual is warranted to avoid any accidents.

A2 Proper maintenance of the equipment is warranted for its longevity.

B1 The company's decision to invest in new technology is warranted for future growth.

B2 The extensive research conducted by the team warranted a breakthrough in the field.

C1 The expert's analysis warranted a complete overhaul of the current system.

C2 The overwhelming evidence presented in court warranted a guilty verdict.

adjective justified or authorized

Example Sentences

A1 The warranty on this product is valid for one year.

A2 The repairs were warranted due to a manufacturing defect.

B1 The company's decision to expand into new markets was warranted by their successful sales growth.

B2 The drastic measures taken by the government were warranted in order to prevent a national crisis.

C1 The CEO's decision to restructure the company was warranted in order to improve efficiency.

C2 The scientific evidence presented at the trial warranted a guilty verdict.

Examples of warranted in a Sentence

formal The manufacturer's warranty warranted free repairs for up to one year.

informal I think a refund is warranted in this situation.

slang That movie was so bad, a refund is definitely warranted.

figurative His reckless behavior warranted a stern warning from his boss.

Grammatical Forms of warranted

past tense

warranted

plural

warranted

comparative

more warranted

superlative

most warranted

present tense

warrant

future tense

will warrant

perfect tense

have warranted

continuous tense

is warranting

singular

warrants

positive degree

warranted

infinitive

to warrant

gerund

warranting

participle

warranting

Origin and Evolution of warranted

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'warranted' originated from the Old French word 'warantir' which meant to guarantee or assure.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'warranted' has evolved to also mean justified or authorized, reflecting a shift in its usage from simply guaranteeing something to proving its validity or legitimacy.