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approved
| Main Entry: |
sanctioned
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| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | authorized |
| Synonyms: | accepted, accredited, allowed, approved, confirmed, empowered, licensed, okayed, permitted, warranted |
| Main Entry: | tried |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | reliable |
| Synonyms: | approved, certified, constant, demonstrated, dependable, faithful, proved, secure, staunch, steadfast, tested, tried-and-true, true-blue, trustworthy, trusty, used |
| Antonyms: | unreliable, untried |
| Main Entry: | tried-and-true |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | tested |
| Synonyms: | approved, certified, creditworthy, dependable, loyal, proved, proven, reliable, safe, tried, trustworthy, trusty |
| Main Entry: | acknowledged |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | widely recognized |
| Synonyms: | accepted, approved, authorized, commonly accepted, confirmed, generally accepted, recognized, sanctioned, unquestioned |
| Main Entry: | backed |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | supported |
| Synonyms: | advocated, aided, approved, assisted, bankrolled, bolstered, boosted, championed, encouraged, endorsed, favored, financed, fostered, furthered, helped, promoted, propped, seconded, sponsored, underwritten, upheld |
| Antonyms: | discouraged, opposed |
| Main Entry: | cleared |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | made negotiable |
| Synonyms: | accepted, approved, cashable, certified, endorsed, passed, validated |
| Main Entry: | endorsed |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | signed |
| Synonyms: | OK'd boosted, advocated, affirmed, approved, attested, backed, blessed, commended, concluded, legalized, notarized, ratified, recommended, sanctioned, sealed, settled, sponsored, supported, underwritten, upheld, validated |
| Antonyms: | cancelled, disapproved, vetoed |
| Main Entry: | established |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | conclusively proved |
| Synonyms: | accepted, achieved, approved, ascertained, assured, authenticated, certain, closed, concluded, confirmed, corroborated, demonstrated, determined, endorsed, found out, guaranteed, identified, objectified, proved, substantiated, sure, undeniable, upheld, valid, validated, verified |
| Antonyms: | false, invalidated, untrue |
| Main Entry: | ex officio |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | by virtue of office |
| Synonyms: | approved, by virtue of position, sanctioned |
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