APPROVAL Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word approval. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word approval. (close relations)

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approve approved approbate approving unapproved

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	commendation				nounn
	noun • an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement • a message expressing a favorable opinion
	approbation				nounn
	noun • official approval • official recognition or approval
	approving				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	noun • the formal act of approving adjective satellite • expressing or manifesting praise or approval
	blessing				nounn
	noun • the formal act of approving • a desirable state • a short prayer of thanks before a meal • a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection • the act of praying for divine protection
	sanction				verb, nounv, n
	noun • formal and explicit approval • a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards • official permission or approval • the act of final authorization verb • give sanction to • give authority or permission to • give religious sanction to, such as through an oath
	favorable reception				nounn
	noun • acceptance as satisfactory
	favourable reception				nounn
	noun • acceptance as satisfactory

Best Hypernyms For APPROVAL

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