Meaning & use
approval
Official permission for something, or a favorable opinion showing that something is acceptable.
See it in a sentence
The project needs approval from the city council before construction can begin.
She glanced at her mentor, hoping for a nod of approval.
A note on using this word
Approval can mean formal permission in official contexts or simply personal agreement in everyday conversation.
Words with a similar meaning
consentendorsement
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
disapprovalrejection
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