Synonyms for approval
əˈpru vəlap·proval

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1. approvalnoun

   An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

   Words of approval never seem to come from him.

   Synonyms:
   commendation

2. approvalnoun

   Synonyms:
   approbation, sanction

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1. approval

   Praise is the hearty approval of an individual, or of a number or multitude considered individually, and is expressed by spoken or written words; applause, the spontaneous outburst of many at once. Applause is expressed in any way, by stamping of feet, clapping of hands, waving of handkerchiefs, etc., as well as by the voice; acclamation is the spontaneous and hearty approval of many at once, and strictly by the voice alone. Thus one is chosen moderator by acclamation when he receives a unanimous viva voce vote; we could not say he was nominated by applause. Acclaim is the more poetic term for acclamation, commonly understood in a loftier sense; as, a nation's acclaim. Plaudit is a shout of applause, and is commonly used in the plural; as, the plaudits of a throng. Applause is also used in the general sense of praise. Approbation is a milder and more qualified word than praise; while praise is always uttered, approbation may be silent. "Approbation speaks of the thing or action.... Praise is always personal." A. W. and J. C. Hare Guesses at Truth first series, p. 549. [Macmillan & Co. '66.] Acceptance refers to an object or action; approbation may refer to character or natural traits. Approval always supposes a testing or careful examination, and frequently implies official sanction; approbation may be upon a general view. The industry and intelligence of a clerk win his employer's approbation; his decision in a special instance receives his approval. Praise is always understood as genuine and sincere, unless the contrary is expressly stated; compliment is a light form of praise that may or may not be sincere; flattery is insincere and ordinarily fulsome praise.

   Synonyms:
   acclaim, acclamation, adulation, applause, approbation, cheering, cheers, compliment, encomium, eulogy, flattery, laudation, panegyric, plaudit, praise, sycophancy

   Antonyms:
   abuse, animadversion, blame, censure, condemnation, contempt, denunciation, disapprobation, disapproval, disparagement, hissing, ignominy, obloquy, reproach, reproof, repudiation, scorn, slander, vilification, vituperation

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1. blessing, approval, approvingnoun

   the formal act of approving

   "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

   Synonyms:
   approving, thanksgiving, commendation, benediction, blessing, favourable reception, favorable reception, grace, boon

   Antonyms:
   disapproval

2. approvalnoun

   a feeling of liking something or someone good

   "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"

   Synonyms:
   favourable reception, approving, favorable reception, commendation, blessing

   Antonyms:
   disapproval

3. approval, favorable reception, favourable receptionnoun

   acceptance as satisfactory

   "he bought it on approval"

   Synonyms:
   favourable reception, approving, favorable reception, commendation, blessing

   Antonyms:
   disapproval

4. approval, commendationnoun

   a message expressing a favorable opinion

   "words of approval seldom passed his lips"

   Synonyms:
   favourable reception, approving, favorable reception, commendation, citation, blessing

   Antonyms:
   disapproval

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1. beneplácito

   an approval usually from an authoritative source.

   the government must first give its beneplacito before the operation is carried out.

   Submitted by JP03 on June 15, 2015  

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1. approvalnoun

   Synonyms:
   APPROBATION

2. approvalnoun

   Synonyms:
   support, sanction, assent, consent, concurrence, ratification

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1. approvalnoun

   Synonyms:
   approbation, sanction, commendation, liking, indorsement

   Antonyms:
   disapproval

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1. List of paraphrases for "approval":

   endorsement, adoption, approved, authorisation, authorization, approvals, type-approval, approve, consent, approving, sign-off, licensing, certification, acceptance, permission, assent, ratification, accreditation, licence, approbation, approves, registration, concurrence, homologation, clearance, agreement, ratify, authorized, ratified, authority

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1. Kara Frederick:

   I'm very circumspect about Biden’s actions in this summit because we're supposed to impose costs when cyberattacks occur and when they meet a level of attribution to a state, most cyber criminals in Russia operate with tacit state approval.

2. Li Keqiang:

   Over the last year, you and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government have been unafraid of challenges, have united in struggle, steadily pushed forward various projects, maintained Hong Kong's broad stability and realized new development, the central government offers full approval of your work and the work of the Special Administrative Region's government.

3. Numis Securities analyst Jonathan Goslin:

   This is just a step along the way to the deal completing but they still need regulatory approval before anything can be done.

4. Andrew McDowell:

   On the basis of what we discussed this morning I am increasingly confident that we will achieve final approval in November.

5. Buckingham Palace:

   With The Queen's approval and agreement, the Duke of York's military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen. The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen.