English > approval: 4 senses > noun 4, communication| Meaning | A message expressing a favorable opinion. |
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| Example | "words of approval seldom passed his lips" |
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| Synonym | commendation |
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| Narrower | acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclat | enthusiastic approval |
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| applause, hand clapping, clapping | A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together |
| approbation | official recognition or approval |
| cheer | A cry or shout of approval |
| connivance, secret approval, tacit consent | (law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing |
| encouragement | The expression of approval and support |
| permission | approval to do something |
| praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment | An expression of approval and commendation |
| recognition, credit | approval |
| sanction, countenance, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur | formal and explicit approval |
| tribute, testimonial | Something given or done as an expression / expression of esteem |
| Broader | message, content, subject matter, substance | What a communication that is about something is about |
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| Opposite | disapproval | The expression of disapproval |
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| Spanish | aprobación |
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| Catalan | aprovació |
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| Verbs | approbate | approve or sanction officially |
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