English > approving: 2 senses > noun 1, act| Meaning | The formal act of approving. |
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| Synonyms | blessing, approval |
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| Narrower | admiration, appreciation | A favorable judgment |
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| adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal | The act of accepting with approval |
| backing, backup, championship, patronage | The act of providing approval and support |
| reward, reinforcement | An act performed to strengthen approved behavior |
| Broader | support | Aiding the cause or policy or interests of |
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| Opposite | disapproval | The act of disapproving or condemning |
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| Catalan | aprovació |
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| Spanish | aprobación |
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