approbation

noun

ap·pro·ba·tion ˌa-prə-ˈbā-shən How to pronounce approbation (audio)

: commendation, praise

a plan that has won the approbation of the mayor

: an act of approving formally or officially

obsolete : proof

approbatory

ˈa-prə-bə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce approbation (audio)

ə-ˈprō-bə-

adjective

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Approbation is similar in meaning to approval, and it is also very close to approval etymologically. Both words trace back to the Latin verb approbare, which means "to prove" or "to approve." Approbation meant "proof" when it first appeared in English in the 14th century, and by the early 1500s it had come to mean "formal or official approval," a sense it still retains in certain ecclesiastical contexts. Today, however, we mostly use approbation in the looser sense of "approval, admiration, or praise." The related verb approbate means "to approve or sanction," and the adjective approbatory means "expressing approval or commendation."

Example Sentences

The company has even received the approbation of its former critics. that plan has the approbation of the school board

Recent Examples on the Web The slow embrace of the comic-book medium by elite audiences is a history with its own particular milestones, each marking a moment of sudden approbation by previously disapproving constituencies.

Jeremy Dauber, The Atlantic, 27 July 2022 The doc’s history is interrupted by a quick, contrasting photo of Jay-Z — standing for rock and hip-hop commercialization that turned black musical sincerity into an obsession with narcissism, power, and political approbation.

Armond White, National Review, 18 May 2022 Some of the loudest voices have displayed astonishing hypocrisy on this issue, with celebrities deserving the most approbation.

Michael Lynch, Forbes, 4 June 2021 Adding to the appeal is the cachet of A-list approbation.

Steven Levy, Wired, 14 May 2021 But unlike his predecessor, overall public approbation of his presidency so far has remained steady at a positive level, in the mid-50s, though Americans grade him negatively on immigration.

Star Tribune, 24 Apr. 2021 His search — for himself, for love, for approbation, for confidence — has become the most vivid subject of his music.

Star Tribune, 24 Dec. 2020 But Pankhurst had long since dispensed with a womanly need for approbation.

Deborah Cohen, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2020 However, that approbation has also led many to embrace conspiracy theories floating around in the media and on social media regarding the validity of the U.S. vote, Avery Ng, a pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong, said.

NBC News, 8 Dec. 2020 See More

单词	approbatory
释义	approbation noun ap·pro·ba·tion ˌa-prə-ˈbā-shən 1 a : commendation, praise a plan that has won the approbation of the mayor b : an act of approving formally or officially 2 obsolete : proof approbatory ˈa-prə-bə-ˌtȯr-ē ə-ˈprō-bə- adjective Did you know? Approbation is similar in meaning to approval, and it is also very close to approval etymologically. Both words trace back to the Latin verb approbare, which means "to prove" or "to approve." Approbation meant "proof" when it first appeared in English in the 14th century, and by the early 1500s it had come to mean "formal or official approval," a sense it still retains in certain ecclesiastical contexts. Today, however, we mostly use approbation in the looser sense of "approval, admiration, or praise." The related verb approbate means "to approve or sanction," and the adjective approbatory means "expressing approval or commendation." Synonyms approval blessing favor imprimatur OK okay See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The company has even received the approbation of its former critics. that plan has the approbation of the school board Recent Examples on the Web The slow embrace of the comic-book medium by elite audiences is a history with its own particular milestones, each marking a moment of sudden approbation by previously disapproving constituencies. Jeremy Dauber, The Atlantic, 27 July 2022 The doc’s history is interrupted by a quick, contrasting photo of Jay-Z — standing for rock and hip-hop commercialization that turned black musical sincerity into an obsession with narcissism, power, and political approbation. Armond White, National Review, 18 May 2022 Some of the loudest voices have displayed astonishing hypocrisy on this issue, with celebrities deserving the most approbation. Michael Lynch, Forbes, 4 June 2021 Adding to the appeal is the cachet of A-list approbation. Steven Levy, Wired, 14 May 2021 But unlike his predecessor, overall public approbation of his presidency so far has remained steady at a positive level, in the mid-50s, though Americans grade him negatively on immigration. Star Tribune, 24 Apr. 2021 His search — for himself, for love, for approbation, for confidence — has become the most vivid subject of his music. Star Tribune, 24 Dec. 2020 But Pankhurst had long since dispensed with a womanly need for approbation. Deborah Cohen, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2020 However, that approbation has also led many to embrace conspiracy theories floating around in the media and on social media regarding the validity of the U.S. vote, Avery Ng, a pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong, said. NBC News, 8 Dec. 2020 See More Word History Etymology see approbate First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing approbation self-approbation self-approbation approbatory adjective as in favorable expressing approval the candidate's views on taxes received overwhelmingly approbatory nods from the conservative audience Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance favorable positive approving good commendatory appreciative complimentary admiring friendly applauding eulogistic praiseful panegyrical encomiastic supportive laudatory sympathetic accepting warm hagiographic adulatory laudative respectful worshipful flattering advisory recommendatory adoring hagiographical worshipping idolizing worshiping Antonyms & Near Antonyms depreciatory uncomplimentary unfavorable depreciative derogatory adverse negative disapproving unflattering unfriendly inappreciative unappreciative captious critical hypercritical overcritical faultfinding censuring contemptuous scornful disdainful cavilling caviling disparaging carping slighting belittling See More
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approbation

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