nnoun.actthe formal act of approvingSynset:approval 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
vverb.communicationgive sanction toSynset:O.K. approve okay sanction
Examples:- I approve of his educational policies
Antonyms:disapprove
Derivationally Related Form:approbationapproverO.K.OKapprobativeokayapprovalsanction
Hypernyms:authorise authorize clear pass
Inherited Hypernyms:approveauthorizepermitacceptreactact
Direct Hyponyms:backconfirmendorseindorseplump forplunk forsanctionsupportvisa
Full Troponyms:backcertifychampionconfirmcoverguaranteeindemnifyreinsuresanctionvisa
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.cognitionjudge to be right or commendable; think well ofAntonyms:disapprove
Derivationally Related Form:approvalapprobationapprobativeapprobatory
Hypernyms:evaluate judge pass judgment
Inherited Hypernyms:approveevaluatethink
Direct Hyponyms:rubberstamp
Full Troponyms:rubberstamp
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Somebody ---s
adj satadj.allexpressing or manifesting praise or approvalSynset:affirmative approbative approbatory plausive
Examples:- approbative criticism
- an affirmative nod
Antonyms:unfavorable
Derivationally Related Form:approve
Inherited Hypernyms:approving
Similar to:favorable favourable