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approving::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | approval, blessing |
| Type of | support |
| Has types | adoption, appreciation, backing, backup, acceptance, espousal, patronage, reinforcement, reward, championship, acceptation, admiration |
approving::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | affirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive |
Examples of approving
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Last week, the Senate responded by approving nearly $7 billion for disaster aid.
From the kansas.com
Once it does, the ministry will begin the process of approving diplomatic visas.
From the newsobserver.com
Hoggard, her hair coiffed in perfect, big curls, gave Lupton an approving smile.
From the fresnobee.com
The legislature in Annapolis adjourned last week without approving the licenses.
From the washingtonpost.com
Judge Joseph Weatherby sided with him, approving DNA testing in the Netherlands.
From the denverpost.com
Syria's state news agency, Sana, gave a approving account of Nasrallah's speech.
From the guardian.co.uk
Both houses would follow up by approving a measure to make changes in that bill.
From the freep.com
The French and Chinese have proceeded cautiously in approving the abortion pill.
From the time.com
It is aimed at maintaining the status quo, rather than approving new tax breaks.
From the sacbee.com
- Blessing: the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
- Expressing or manifesting praise or approval; "approbative criticism"; "an affirmative nod"
- (approvingly) in an approving manner; "she nodded approvingly"
- (approval) a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
- (approval) acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval"
- (approval) a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
- (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. ...
- (approval) 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
