approval

/əpɹˈuvəl/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the formal act of approving
   “he gave the project his blessing”
2. a feeling of liking something or someone good
   “although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval”
3. acceptance as satisfactory
   “he bought it on approval”
4. a message expressing a favorable opinion
   “words of approval seldom passed his lips”

Synonyms for approval

• blessing
• approving
• favorable reception
• favourable reception
• commendation

Antonyms of approval

• disapproval

Words that rhyme with approval

• disapproval
• removal
• nouvel
• yuval