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[Emily LIN]

Dear Teachers:

I'd like to know how to use this word "warrant". Can you also give me some examples? Thanks a lot.

Best wishes,


Emily LIN
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Emily LIN

[Bob S.]

[Emily LIN]

I want to see the verb. Thanks a lot.
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Emily LIN

[Bob S.]

You can use "I'll warrant" in place of "I think."
Examples:
You drank a lot of coffee before we left on our trip. You'll need a restroom soon I'll warrant.
She is a curious child. I'll warrant she'll make a great scientist when she grows up.
He stayed out all night drinking with his buddies without calling his wife. I warrant he's in a heap of trouble this morning.

[Bob S.]

Addendum:
Additional use of "warrant":

You can use warrant in place of deserve or earn.
Examples:
His minor crime did not warrant such a severe punishment.
You got all A's on your report card? That's great! I'd say that warrants a trip to Disneyland.