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approval > 4 senses
NOUN1approval, blessing, approvingThe formal act of giving approval
2approvalA feeling of liking something or someone good
3approval, favorable reception, favourable receptionAcceptance as satisfactory
4approval, commendationA message expressing a favorable opinion
approval > pronunciation
Soundsahpruw'vahl
Rhymesabdominal, Abel, able, and 2059 more rhymes in ahl at the HyperDic website...
approval > noun 1, act
MeaningThe formal act of giving approval.
Examples"his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
Synonymsblessing, approving
Narroweradoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal; backing, backup, championship, patronage; admiration, appreciation; reward, reinforcement
Broadersupport
Contrarydisapproval
Verbsapprove; approbate
approval > noun 2, feeling
MeaningA feeling of liking something or someone good.
Examples"although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
Narrowerfavor, favour; approbation
Broaderliking
Contrarydisapproval
Verbsapprove
approval > noun 3, state
MeaningAcceptance as satisfactory.
Examples"he bought it on approval"
Synonymsfavorable reception, favourable reception
Narrowerappro
Broaderacceptance
Verbsapprobate
approval > noun 4, communication
MeaningA message expressing a favorable opinion.
Examples"words of approval seldom passed his lips"
Synonymscommendation
Narrowerapprobation; 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; tribute, testimonial; subscription; ratification, confirmation
Broadermessage, content, subject matter, substance
Contrarydisapproval
Verbsapprobate

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