approval

Plural: approvals

Noun

• The action of officially agreeing to or accepting something.
• the formal act of approving
  • "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
• a feeling of liking something or someone good
  • "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
• acceptance as satisfactory
  • "he bought it on approval"
• a message expressing a favorable opinion
  • "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
• An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
• An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
• Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.

Examples

• Her play of ’ZEPHYR’ met with my silent nod of grudging approval.
• I need to get an approval on this purchase order.
• Words of approval never seem to come from him.

Synonyms

approving, blessing, commendation, favorable reception, favourable reception, approbation, approval, assent, assentment, consent, sanction

Antonyms

disapproval, disapprobation, nonassent

Related Words

approve, approved, praise