Synset

the formal act of approving
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 1

sample sentences

"he gave the project his blessing"
"his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

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antonym

derivationally related form

approbate approve

semantic pointers

hyponym

acceptance, adoption, acceptation, espousal patronage, backing, backup, championship appreciation, admiration reward, reinforcement

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