Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Approval.
How to pronounce approval:
US
Approval - as a noun
The formal act of approving
Example: "He gave the project his blessing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approving17blessing11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disapproval19A feeling of liking something or someone good
Example: "Although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
liking11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disapproval19Acceptance as satisfactory
Example: "He bought it on approval"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favorable receptionfavourable receptionHypernyms (Closely Related)
acceptance18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A message expressing a favorable opinion
Example: "Words of approval seldom passed his lips"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commendation19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
content9message10subject mattersubstance13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
approbation17countenance15endorsement14imprimatur16
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indorsement14sanction10warrant10credit9recognition14connivance17secret approvaltacit consentpermission14encouragement18acclaim13acclamation17eclat7plaudit10plaudits11applause12clapping15hand clappingcheer10congratulations18extolment18kudos10praise8testimonial13tribute9thumbs up
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disapproval19Example Sentences
"She received approval from her boss for the new project."
"The proposal was met with unanimous approval from the board members."
"Her parents gave their approval for her to go on the trip."
"The company sought approval from the regulatory authorities before launching the product."
"I submitted my application for approval to the admissions office."
Word Game Points
Is APPROVAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, approval is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APPROVAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is APPROVAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, approval is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPPROVAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is APPROVAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, approval is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPPROVAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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