approval

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noun

1. the formal act of approving (Freq. 11)
- he gave the project his blessing
- his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
• Syn:
blessing, approving
• Ant:
disapproval
• Derivationally related forms:
approbate, approve
• Hypernyms:
support
• Hyponyms:
adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal, backing,
backing, championship, patronage, admiration, appreciation,
reward, reinforcement
2. a feeling of liking something or someone good (Freq. 3)
- although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval
• Ant:
disapproval
• Derivationally related forms:
approve
• Hypernyms:
liking
• Hyponyms:
favor, favour, approbation
3. acceptance as satisfactory (Freq. 1)
- he bought it on approval
• Syn:
favorable reception, favourable reception
• Derivationally related forms:
approbate
• Hypernyms:
acceptance
• Hyponyms:
appro
4. a message expressing a favorable opinion
- words of approval seldom passed his lips
• Syn:
commendation
• Ant:
disapproval
• Derivationally related forms:
commend (for: commendation), approbate
• Hypernyms:
message, content, subject matter, substance
• Hyponyms:
approbation, sanction, countenance, endorsement, indorsement,
warrant, imprimatur, recognition, credit, connivance, secret approval,
tacit consent, permission, encouragement, acclaim, acclamation, plaudits,
plaudit, eclat, applause, hand clapping, clapping, cheer,
praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment, tribute, testimonial

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  commendation, favorable reception, favourable reception, blessing, approving