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Synonyms of approval in English:

approval


See US English definition of approval

See UK English definition of approval

See Spanish definition of aprobación

noun

1‘proposals for the licensing system will now go forward to the ministry for approval’

SYNONYMS
acceptance, agreement, consent, assent, acquiescence, compliance, concurrence
blessing, imprimatur, seal of approval, stamp of approval, rubber stamp
sanction, endorsement, ratification, authorization, mandate, licence, validation
confirmation, support, backing
permission, leave
informal the go-ahead, the green light, the OK, the thumbs up, the nod, say-so
ANTONYMS

refusal

2‘Lily looked at him with approval’

SYNONYMS
approbation, appreciation, favour, liking, encouragement, support, acceptance
admiration, regard, esteem, respect, commendation, applause, acclaim, acclamation, praise
ANTONYMS

disapproval


Phrases

    on approval

    ‘we would be happy to send you a selection on approval’


    SYNONYMS
    on trial, under probation
    on sale or return
    British informal on appro