Meaning of approval in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈpruvəl/

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  1. 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 »

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  2. 2. a feeling of liking something or someone good

    Examples

    • « although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval »

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  3. 3. acceptance as satisfactory

    Examples

    • « he bought it on approval »

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  4. 4. a message expressing a favorable opinion

    Examples

    • « words of approval seldom passed his lips »

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Famous quotes

  • « But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism. »
    Thomas E. Mann
  • « All my children have spoken for themselves since they first learned to speak, and not always with my advance approval, and I expect that to continue in the future. »
    Gerald R. Ford
  • « When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. Friends are at their best in moments of defeat. »
    Henry Miller
  • « I don't have anything to prove anymore. I don't have a record deal, no one has any expectations, I'm in a position of freedom. I don't need anyone's approval. »
    Juliana Hatfield
  • « When I started writing, I did have some idealised notion of my dad as a writer. But I have less and less of a literary rivalry with him as I've gone on. I certainly don't feel I need his approval, although maybe that's because I'm confident that I've got it. »
    Paul Theroux

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