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approving

DEFINITIONS OF: approving

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adj expressing or manifesting praise or approval

Synonyms:
affirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive
favorable, favourable
encouraging or approving or pleasing

n the formal act of approving

Synonyms:
approval, blessing
Antonyms:
disapproval
the act of disapproving or condemning
Types:
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acceptance, acceptation, adoption, espousal
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
backing, backup, championship, patronage
the act of providing approval and support
admiration, appreciation
a favorable judgment
reinforcement, reward
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
bosom, embrace
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
adoration, idolisation, idolization
the act of admiring strongly
glorification, idealisation, idealization
a portrayal of something as ideal
carrot
promise of reward as in "carrot and stick"
Type of:
support
aiding the cause or policy or interests of
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