Mrs. Norris, whose attachment seemed to augment with the demerits of her niece, would have had her received at home and countenanced by them all. 简·奥斯汀.曼斯菲尔德庄园.
He never said so much to me, it is true; but he always received me very kindly at his house, and openly countenanced my courtship. 本杰明·富兰克林.富兰克林自传.
Mr. Thesiger has always countenanced him, said Mrs. Hackbutt. 乔治·艾略特.米德尔马契.