countenance

(noun) the appearance conveyed by a person's face. Synonyms: visage. Examples: "A pleasant countenance." "A stern visage."

(noun) formal and explicit approval. Synonyms: sanction, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur. Example: "A democrat usually gets the union's endorsement."

(noun) the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British). Synonyms: physiognomy, phiz, visage, kisser, smiler, mug.

(verb) consent to, give permission. Synonyms: permit, allow, let. Examples: "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband." "I won't let the police search her basement." "I cannot allow you to see your exam."