1. approval - noun
· the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
Synonym(s): blessing, approving
Hypernym(s): support
Antonym(s): disapproval
2. approval - noun
· a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
Hypernym(s): liking
Antonym(s): disapproval
3. approval - noun
· acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval"
Synonym(s): favorable_reception, favourable_reception
Hypernym(s): acceptance
4. approval - noun
· a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
Synonym(s): commendation
Hypernym(s): message, content, subject_matter, substance
Antonym(s): disapproval
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