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approval
/əˈpruːvl/
noun
1.
the action of approving something:
"the road schemes have been given approval"
Similar
acceptance
agreement
consent
assent
acquiescence
compliance
concurrence
blessing
imprimatur
seal/stamp of
approval
rubber stamp
sanction
endorsement
ratification
authorization
mandate
licence
validation
confirmation
support
backing
permission
leave
informal:
the go-ahead
the green light
the OK
the thumbs up
the nod
say-so
Opposite
refusal
▪
the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable:
"step-parents need to win a child's approval"
Similar
approbation
appreciation
favour
liking
encouragement
support
acceptance
admiration
regard
esteem
respect
commendation
applause
acclaim
acclamation
praise
Opposite
disapproval
Scrabble Points: 15
A
1
P
3
P
3
R
1
O
1
V
4
A
1
L
1
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