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APPROVALS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word approvals. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word approvals. (close relations)
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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

acceptance
nounn
noun

• the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

• the state of being acceptable and accepted

• (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

• a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank

• a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

• the act of taking something that is offered

agreement
nounn
noun

• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

• compatibility of observations

• harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters

• the thing arranged or agreed to

• the determination of grammatical inflection on the basis of word relations

• the verbal act of agreeing

authorization
nounn
noun

• a document giving an official instruction or command

• the power or right to give orders or make decisions

• official permission or approval

• the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant

consent
verb, nounv, n
noun

• permission for something to happen

verb

• give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

endorsement
nounn
noun

• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)

• a speech seconding a motion

• formal and explicit approval

• a signature that validates something

• the act of endorsing

permission
nounn
noun

• approval to do something

• the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

ratification
nounn
noun

• making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it

validation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

• the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof

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

favorable reception
nounn
noun

• acceptance as satisfactory

favourable reception
nounn
noun

• acceptance as satisfactory

Best Hypernyms For APPROVALS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for approvals, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
acceptance content liking message substance support agreements authorizations consents endorsements permissions sanctions
Phrases (1)
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Alternatives for SANCTION

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