nnoun.actthe formal act of approvingSynset:approving blessing
Examples:- he gave the project his blessing
- his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
Antonyms:disapproval
Derivationally Related Form:approbateapprove
Hypernyms:support
Inherited Hypernyms:blessingsupportaidactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:acceptanceacceptationadmirationadoptionappreciationbackingbackupchampionshipespousalpatronagereinforcementreward
Full Hyponyms:admirationadoptionadorationbackingcarrotembraceglorificationidealizationrewardsentimentalization
nnoun.feelinga feeling of liking something or someone goodExamples:- although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval
Antonyms:disapproval
Derivationally Related Form:approve
Hypernyms:liking
Inherited Hypernyms:approvallikingfeelingstateattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:approbationfavorfavour
Full Hyponyms:approbationfavor
nnoun.stateacceptance as satisfactorySynset:favorable reception favourable reception
Derivationally Related Form:approbate
Hypernyms:acceptance
Inherited Hypernyms:approvalacceptancesituationstateattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:appro
nnoun.communicationa message expressing a favorable opinionSynset:commendation
Examples:- words of approval seldom passed his lips
Antonyms:disapproval
Derivationally Related Form:approbatecommend
Hypernyms:content message subject matter substance
Inherited Hypernyms:approvalmessagecommunicationabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:acclaimacclamationapplauseapprobationcheerclappingcongratulationsconnivancecountenancecrediteclatencouragementendorsementextolmenthand clappingimprimaturindorsementkudospermissionplauditplauditspraiserecognitionsanctionsecret approvaltacit consenttestimonialtributewarrant
Full Hyponyms:abetmentacclaimadulationall clearapplauseapprobationauthoritybanzaiblandishmentblarneyboarding cardbravocharactercheercheeringcomplimentconnivanceconsentdismissalencomiumencouragementepitapheulogyfestschriftflatteryfosteringgoadgreen lighthall passhandhandclaphurrahinformed consentleavememorialnihil obstatoovationpasspermissionpraisepromotionprovocationpuffpufferyrecognitionrecommendationroundsafe-conductsalutesalvosanctionsubornationsubornation of perjurysuperlativeticket-of-leavetrade-lasttributeunctionvisavote of confidence