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approval
noun
the formal act of approving
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- PPROVA
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
əˈpɹuːvəl
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Meaning
Definitions
noun
the formal act of approving
“he gave the project his blessing”
noun
a message expressing a favorable opinion
“words of approval seldom passed his lips”
noun
a feeling of liking something or someone good
“although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval”
noun
acceptance as satisfactory
“he bought it on approval”
In context
Example Sentences
he gave the project his blessing
his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
words of approval seldom passed his lips
although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval
he bought it on approval
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