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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Tech executives have talked about a future in which AI agents will shop and buy items on behalf of consumers, with their approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Starship has not yet demonstrated aerobraking capabilities for missions like this, and the mission itself has not secured funding approval.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s no surprise that presidential approval ratings typically jump in times of war.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

However, both still need approval from regulators before they can begin the pilot programmes.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He was never asked by the filmmakers to give his approval of the project, nor did he receive any compensation from it.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

approval

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