Words and phrases that have a meaning related to approving: (163 results)
Antonyms:
disapproval
Often used in the same context:
authorizing, okayed, granting, rejecting, proposed, rescinding, ratifying, vetoing, recommending, amending, endorsing, agreeing, enacting, accepting, revoking, okays, submitting, awarding, voted, issuing, objecting, allocating, formalizing, rubber stamping, implementing, appropriating, finalizing, instituting, sanctioning, assenting, delaying, obtaining, securing, allotting, tabling, permitting, completing, expediting, designating, deferring, rubber stamp, mandating, adjourning, adopting, reapprove, reinstating, requesting, administering, overruling, opposed, requiring, postponing, revising, condemning, governing, platting, reviewing, seconding, exempting, initiating, repudiating, regulating, reconsidering, codifying, paving, ordering, nixed, acquiescing, rubberstamp, legalizing, invalidating, canceling, initialing, annexing, enforcing, voiding, obligating, recessing, announcing, acknowledging, disbursing, upholding, abstaining, overturning, applying, outlawing, deciding, oks, waiving, earmarking, levying, nonbinding, suspending, terminating, abrogating, banning, modifying, appointing, introducing, shepherding, crafting, instating, con, suffice, \u00ab, anything, believe, commercial, direct, free, long, re, read, serve, short, spoke, while, arid, briefly, char, concur, convincing, calmer, chastened, languid, pensive, serene, uneasy, apprehensive, calm, carefree, desponding, diffident, dreamy, haughty, sorrowful, untroubled, bemused, cheerful, complacent, distrustful, forgiving
More specific:
acceptance, admiration, adoption, appreciation, backing, championship, patronage, reinforcement, reward
Appears in the definition of:
approvingly, favorable, favourable, unfavorable, unfavourable, with approval
More general:
support
Synonyms:
Also try:approbative, approbatory, approval, blessing
— Nouns for approving: hour, conscience, mind, smile, manner, reply, dignity, joy, years, consciousness, glance, more...
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