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Meaning of approval in English
Pronunciation
/əˈpruvəl/
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Noun
approval
Definitions
1.
the formal act of giving approval
Examples
« he gave the project his blessing »
« his decision merited the approval of any sensible person »
Antonyms
disapproval
2.
a feeling of liking something or someone good
Examples
« although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval »
Antonyms
disapproval
3.
acceptance as satisfactory
Examples
« he bought it on approval »
4.
a message expressing a favorable opinion
Examples
« words of approval seldom passed his lips »
Antonyms
disapproval