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approval::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | approving, blessing |
| Type of | support |
| Has types | reinforcement, appreciation, adoption, patronage, reward, espousal, backup, backing, acceptance, admiration, championship, acceptation |
| Derivation | approbate, approve |
his decision merited the approval of any sensible person.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | favorable reception, favourable reception |
| Type of | acceptance |
| Has types | appro |
| Derivation | approbate |
he bought it on approval.
approval::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | commendation |
| Type of | message, subject matter, content, substance |
| Has types | warrant, acclaim, acclamation, applause, approbation, cheer, clapping, congratulations, connivance, imprimatur, indorsement, kudos, permission, plaudit, plaudits, praise, recognition, sanction, secret approval, tacit consent, testimonial, tribute, countenance, credit, eclat, encouragement, endorsement, extolment, hand clapping |
| Derivation | approbate |
words of approval seldom passed his lips.
approval::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | liking |
| Has types | approbation, favour, favor |
| Derivation | approve |
although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval.
Examples of approval
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The radical Palestinian Hamas movement, by contrast, enjoys 49 percent approval.
From the washingtontimes.com
League approval, or rejection, may come during the NFL owners meetings in March.
From the denverpost.com
Parliamentarians forced his hand by threatening to convene without his approval.
From the online.wsj.com
The placement is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange in Toronto.
From the democratandchronicle.com
It needs to lead the town in planning, not just be a subdivision-approval panel.
From the timesunion.com
It is expected to close at midyear, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.
From the sfgate.com
If it gets Cabinet approval, the line could be seaborne by the end of next year.
From the businessweek.com
The group will also vigorously support Senate approval for Obama's key nominees.
From the businessweek.com
A lawsuit challenging that approval is before a judge in Franklin Circuit Court.
From the kentucky.com
- Blessing: the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
- A feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
- Acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval"
- A message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
- (approve) give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"
- (approve) judge to be right or commendable; think well of
- (Approve) Approval voting is a single-winner voting system used for elections. Each voter may vote for (approve of) as many of the candidates as they wish. The winner is the candidate receiving the most votes. ...
- An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements; An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones
- (approve) To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of; To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically; To consider or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance
