 approval |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the formal act of giving approval | |
| Synonyms: | blessing approving | |
| Examples: | : "he gave the project his blessing" "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person" |
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| Related terms: | disapproval support adoption backing reward admiration approbate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a feeling of liking something or someone good | |
| Examples: | "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval" |
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| Related terms: | disapproval liking favor approbation approve | |
| 3. | [ noun ] acceptance as satisfactory | |
| Synonyms: | favourable_reception favorable_reception | |
| Examples: | "he bought it on approval" |
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| Related terms: | acceptance appro approbate | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a message expressing a favorable opinion | |
| Synonyms: | commendation | |
| Examples: | "words of approval seldom passed his lips" |
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| Related terms: | disapproval message cheer award applause recognition praise permission tribute encouragement sanction subscription acclaim connivance approbation ratification commend approbate | |
| Similar spelling: |
approve approvingly approver approved approving |
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