approval
Noun
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The formal act of approving (synset 101217882)
"he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"is a type of: support - aiding the cause or policy or interests ofsubtypes:
- acceptance, acceptation, adoption, espousal - the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
- backing, backup, championship, patronage - the act of providing approval and support
- admiration, appreciation - a favorable judgment
- reinforcement, reward - an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
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A feeling of liking something or someone good (synset 107515398)
"although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"is a type of: liking - a feeling of pleasure and enjoymentsubtypes:
- favor, favour - a feeling of favorable regard
- approbation - official approval
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Acceptance as satisfactory (synset 114435778)
"he bought it on approval"is a type of: acceptance - the state of being acceptable and acceptedsubtypes: appro - an informal British abbreviation of approvalsame as: favorable reception, favourable reception
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A message expressing a favorable opinion (synset 106699481)
"words of approval seldom passed his lips"is a type of: content, message, subject matter, substance - what a communication that is about something is aboutsubtypes:
- approbation - official recognition or approval
- countenance, endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement, sanction, warrant - formal and explicit approval
- credit, recognition - approval
- connivance, secret approval, tacit consent - (law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing
- permission - approval to do something
- encouragement - the expression of approval and support
- acclaim, acclamation, eclat, plaudit, plaudits - enthusiastic approval
- applause, clapping, hand clapping - a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
- cheer - a cry or shout of approval
- congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation
- testimonial, tribute - something given or done as an expression of esteem
same as: commendation
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