approval (əˈpruːvəll
)
Definitions
noun
- the act of approving
- formal agreement; sanction
- a favourable opinion; commendation
- See on approval
Synonyms
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consent,
agreement,
sanction,
licence,
blessing,
permission,
recommendation,
concession,
confirmation,
mandate,
endorsement,
leave,
compliance,
the go-ahead,
countenance,
ratification,
the green light
assent,
authorization,
validation,
acquiescence,
imprimatur,
concurrence,
O.K. or okay
endorsation,
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favour,
liking,
regard,
respect,
praise,
esteem,
acclaim,
appreciation,
encouragement,
admiration,
applause,
commendation,
approbation,
good opinion
Brownie points,
Translations
- British English:
approval
If a plan or request gets someone's approval, they agree to it.He gave his personal approval to the security arrangements.əˈpruːvl NOUN He gave his personal approval to the security arrangements.
- Spanish:
aprobación
nf
- French:
approbation
nf
- German:
Zustimmung
nf
- Chinese: 批准 n
- Arabic: مُوافَقَة n
- Portuguese: aprovação nf
- Russian: одобрение nnt
- Croatian: odobravanje nnt
- Czech: schválení nnt
- Danish: godkendelse nutr
- Dutch: goedkeuring nf
- Finnish: hyväksyntä n
- Greek: έγκριση nf
- Italian: approvazione nf
- Japanese: 承認 n
- Korean: 승인 n
- Norwegian: godkjenning nm
- Polish: aprobata nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: aprovação nf
- European Spanish:
aprobación
nf
- Swedish: godkännande nnt
- Thai: การอนุมัติ n
- Turkish: onay n
- Vietnamese: sự chấp thuận n
Usage examples
Standing to attention under the fierce Algerian sun, young Moroni's heart had warmed with approval.
, Final Resort (1994)While you wait for approval , begin slapping the phrase on T-shirts, coffee mugs, and jock straps.
Maxim (2005)Any attempt to mollify public sector workers with generous pay rises prior to negotiations on a new deal is unlikely to win its approval.
Irish Times (2002)The transaction is subject to the approval of Patricia Hewitt, the trade secretary.
Glasgow Herald (2001)The traditional subjugation of laity to nuns and priests retained its heavenly stamp of approval.
, HEAVEN: A Traveller's Guide to the Undiscovered Country (2002)