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Synonyms & Similar Words
acceptance
affirmation
agreement
assent
authorization
consent
endorsement
sanction
ratification
confirmation
validation
verification
accreditation
recognition
commendation
praise
acclaim
appreciation
gratitude
acknowledgment
blessing
permission
allowance
permit
license
clearance
go-ahead
nod
seal of approval
stamp of approval
backing
support
favor
preference
Meaning of Approval
The formal or official agreement to do something or that something is acceptable, according to the Oxford English Dictionary
Definitions
- * A feeling of liking or admiration for someone or something, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary
- * The act of approving something, such as a proposal or a plan, according to Cambridge Dictionary
Example Uses
- The company received approval from the government to start the new project
- * She sought her parents' approval before making the big decision
- * The new policy has received widespread approval from the community
- * The approval rating of the president has increased significantly after the recent speech
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disapproval
rejection
denial
refusal
veto
prohibition
ban
opposition
objection
disfavor
dislike
dissatisfaction
discontent
criticism
condemnation
censure
repudiation
renunciation
dismissal
disregard
neglect
ignoring
oversight