'approval' definitions:
Definition of 'approval'
(from WordNet)
noun
The formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person" [syn: blessing, approval, approving] [ant: disapproval]
noun
A feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval" [ant: disapproval]
noun
Acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval" [syn: approval, favorable reception, favourable reception]
noun
A message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips" [syn: approval, commendation] [ant: disapproval]
Synonyms of 'approval'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acceptance,
- accord,
- account,
- acquiescence,
- admiration,
- adoration,
- affirmance,
- affirmation,
- affirmative,
- affirmative voice,
- agreement,
- apotheosis,
- applause,
- appreciation,
- approbation,
- assent,
- authentication,
- authorization,
- awe,
- aye,
- blessing,
- breathless adoration,
- certification,
- commendation,
- compliance,
- compliment,
- concurrence,
- confirmation,
- connivance,
- consent,
- consideration,
- countersignature,
- courtesy,
- credit,
- deference,
- deification,
- duty,
- eagerness,
- eclat,
- endorsement,
- esteem,
- estimation,
- exaggerated respect,
- favor,
- go-ahead,
- great respect,
- green light,
- hero worship,
- high regard,
- homage,
- honor,
- idolatry,
- idolization,
- imprimatur,
- John Hancock,
- leave,
- mandate,
- nod,
- notarization,
- OK,
- okay,
- permission,
- prestige,
- promptitude,
- promptness,
- ratification,
- readiness,
- regard,
- respect,
- reverence,
- reverential regard,
- rubber stamp,
- sanction,
- seal,
- sigil,
- signature,
- signet,
- stamp,
- stamp of approval,
- submission,
- subscription,
- suffrage,
- the nod,
- ungrudgingness,
- unloathness,
- unreluctance,
- validation,
- veneration,
- visa,
- vise,
- warrant,
- willingness,
- worship,
- worth