approval

[uh-proo-vuhl] / əˈpru vəl /

NOUN

authorization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blessing confirmation consent endorsement go ahead green light license mandate permission ratification recommendation sanction support

STRONG

acquiescence assent bells compliance concurrence countenance leave okay validation

WEAK

the nod

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ban condemnation denial disapproval discouragement opposition prohibition refusal veto

STRONG

disagreement dissent

WEAK

disfavor dislike hatred rejection

NOUN

good opinion

Synonyms

STRONG

PR acclaim admiration applause appreciation approbation commendation esteem favor liking praise puff regard respect strokes stroking wow

WEAK

pat on the back pat on the head pumping up

Antonyms

STRONG

blame censure criticism disapproval dislike disregard disrespect hate hatred neglect

WEAK

disfavor opposition refusal rejection

Example Sentences

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Block sold its TV station broadcast group to Gray Media last summer for $80 million, pending regulatory approval.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In a statement sent to the BBC, a defence ministry spokesman confirmed that males aged 17 and older were required to obtain prior approval for stays abroad lasting longer than three months.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

More parents are also opening up brokerage accounts for their children to invest, including new teen accounts that allow kids ages 13 to 17 to trade without parental approval, MarketWatch recently reported.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Regulatory shortcuts exist that would allow the FDA to skip the more laborious approval process.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It was inaudible to Penelope, but his siblings clapped with approval each time he did it.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

approval

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