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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Real Estate Investment Trust said this week that it would sell its high-rise at 865 S. Figueroa St. for $92.5 million pending approval from Los Angeles officials.

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

At last, the final approval was given, and the engine burn could begin - the mission's last, big move towards the Moon.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Lilly shares were up 4% in midday trading, after the regulatory approval.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A bill was written asking for approval of citizenship for Bobby Fischer, and an Extraordinary Session of Parliament was called for Saturday, March 21, 2005.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

approval

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