warranting

/ˈwɒr.ənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwɔːr.ənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwȯr-ənt How to pronounce warrant (audio) ˈwär-/ (ame, mw)

warranting — verb

  • warrantingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • warrantings3rd person singular
  • warrantinging-ing form
  • warrantingedpast simple

1. the -ing form of warrant, used with a noun to show that the noun makes a particu

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釋義

the -ing form of warrant, used with a noun to show that the noun makes a particular action, response, or level of attention necessary or justified

例句

The leaked emails revealed problems warranting an immediate review by the board.

noun + warranting + action noun as a postmodifier

Hyun spotted a crack in the bridge, warranting a full inspection before sunrise.

clause result: warranting + inspection

同義詞
  • meriting

    close in meaning, but often broader about praise or attention rather than a response made necessary

  • justifying

    focuses on giving logical support, while 'warranting' often sounds more formal or procedural

  • calling for

    more everyday and less formal than 'warranting'

文法句型

[noun] + warranting + [noun phrase]

warranting + immediate/further + [action noun]

用法筆記

Subject is usually a situation, piece of evidence, problem, or change in condition rather than a person. The noun after 'warranting' names the response judged necessary, such as review, action, investigation, or observation.

常見錯誤

❌The case is warranting further study.
✅The case warrants further study.' or 'It is a case warranting further study.
💡the -ing form usually modifies a noun instead of acting as the main verb.
❌The complaint was warranting of an apology.
✅The complaint was warranting an apology.' or 'The complaint warranted an apology.
💡do not add 'of' after 'warranting'.