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View usage for: (əpruːvɪŋ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]An approving reaction or remark shows support for something, or satisfaction with it. His mother leaned forward and gave him an approving look. Synonyms: favourable, admiring, applauding, respectful More Synonyms of approving approvingly graded adverb He nodded approvingly. approving in British English (əˈpruːvɪŋ) adjectiveshowing approval His mother leaned forward and gave him an approving look. Examples of 'approving' in a sentenceapproving She made some approving comment about the charm that she had made for me.Everywhere, all the time, appeared the figure of Joanna, directing, approving, straightening a hem here, giving a cue there.A sensible question, Bridget thought, approving Frances's practicality. an approving nod Synonyms admiring applauding respectful commendatory acclamatory Additional synonymsDefinition feeling or expressing appreciation There is a murmur of appreciative laughter. Synonyms enthusiastic, understanding, pleased, aware, sensitive, conscious, admiring, sympathetic, supportive, responsive, knowledgeable, respectful, mindful, perceptive, in the know (informal), cognizant, regardful- approve
- approve of something or someone
- approved
- approving
- approximate
- approximate to
- approximately
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