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- pronunciation:
pru
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- phrases:
- on approval
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of approving.
You need the approval of the supervisor before you can go ahead with the project.- synonyms:
- commendation, countenance
- antonyms:
- censure, disapproval, protest
- similar words:
- applause, approbation, assent, blessing, endorsement, praise, recommendation, sanction
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| definition 2: |
favor, sanction, or positive regard.
The new mayor worked hard to win the approval of the people.- synonyms:
- approbation, commendation, esteem, favor, honor, sanction
- antonyms:
- dislike
- similar words:
- acceptance, amen, applause, blessing, consent, countenance, credit, respect, sympathy
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| related words: |
acclaim, acclamation, accolade, admiration, advocacy, affirmative, allowance, compliment, esteem, kudos, leave, license, opinion, passage, permission |
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| phrase: |
on approval |
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