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APPROVING Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word approving. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word approving. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for APPROVING

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admirable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inspiring admiration or approval

• deserving of esteem and respect

commendable
adjectiveadj
adverb

• in an admirable manner

adjective satellite

• worthy of high praise

favorable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• encouraging or approving or pleasing

• (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate

• giving an advantage

adjective satellite

• presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome

laudatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• full of or giving praise

praiseworthy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• worthy of high praise

okay
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an endorsement

adverb

• in a satisfactory or adequate manner

adjective satellite

• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

verb

• give sanction to

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

o.k.
nounn
noun

• an endorsement

adverb

• in a satisfactory or adequate manner

adjective satellite

• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

verb

• give sanction to

Best Hypernyms For APPROVING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for approving, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
accepting authorise authorize clear evaluate judge pass praising sanctioning supporting admiring applauding commending complimenting endorsing lauding
Phrases (1)
pass judgment

Alternatives for ADMIRABLE

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