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English adjective: approving

1. approving expressing or manifesting praise or approval


SamplesApprobative criticism.
An affirmative nod.


Synonymsaffirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive


Similarfavorable, favourable


Antonymsunfavorable, unfavourable


English noun: approving

1. approving (act) the formal act of approving


SamplesHe gave the project his blessing.
His decision merited the approval of any sensible person.


Synonymsapproval, blessing


Broader (hypernym)support


Narrower (hyponym)acceptance, acceptation, admiration, adoption, appreciation, backing, backup, championship, espousal, patronage, reinforcement, reward


Antonymsdisapproval









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