approbation

Definitions of approbation
  1. noun
    official approval
    synonyms: acceptation, consentement
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    acceptation
    a feeling of liking something or someone good
  2. noun
    a feeling of favorable regard
    synonyms: acceptation
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    acceptation
    a feeling of liking something or someone good
  3. noun
    formal and explicit approval
    synonyms: acceptation, consentement
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    acceptation
    a message expressing a favorable opinion
  4. noun
    a feeling of liking something or someone good
    synonyms: acceptation
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    acceptation
    a feeling of favorable regard
    acceptation, consentement
    official approval
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    affection, faible, penchant
    a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
  5. noun
    acceptance as satisfactory
    synonyms: agrément
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    tolérance
    the state of being acceptable and accepted
  6. noun
    a message expressing a favorable opinion
    synonyms: acceptation
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    désapprobation
    the expression of disapproval
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    acceptation, consentement
    official recognition or approval
    acceptation, consentement
    formal and explicit approval
    reconnaissance
    approval
    consentement, permission
    approval to do something
    encouragement
    the expression of approval and support
    applaudissement, bravos, hourras, ovation
    enthusiastic approval
    applaudissement
    a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
    applaudissement, applaudissements
    a cry or shout of approval
    compliment, louanges, éloge
    an expression of approval and commendation
    hommage
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
    commémoration, mémoire
    a recognition of meritorious service
    ovation
    enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
    révérence, salut, salutation
    an act of honor or courteous recognition
    autorisation, permission
    permission to do something
    permission
    any authorization to pass or go somewhere
    ovation
    a round of applause to signify approval
    éloge
    a formal expression of praise
    recommandation
    something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
    compliment
    a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
    insistance, pression
    the verbal act of urging on
    encouragement, promotion
    encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
    encouragement, stimulant
    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
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    contenu, sujet
    what a communication that is about something is about
  7. noun
    the act of endorsing
    synonyms: adhésion
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    abri, auspice, protection
    kindly endorsement and guidance
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    aide, appui, secours, soutien, support
    aiding the cause or policy or interests of
  8. noun
    the formal act of approving
    synonyms: acceptation
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    désapprobation
    the act of disapproving or condemning
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    adoption
    the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
    parrainage, patronage
    the act of providing approval and support
    appréciation
    a favorable judgment
    au sein de
    a close affectionate and protective acceptance
    adoration, culte de la personnalité, idolâtrie, vénération
    the act of admiring strongly
    type of:
    aide, appui, secours, soutien, support
    aiding the cause or policy or interests of
  9. noun
    official recognition or approval
    synonyms: acceptation, consentement
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    antonyms:
    désapprobation
    an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
    type of:
    acceptation
    a message expressing a favorable opinion
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