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approving
adjective
noun
Expressing or manifesting praise or approval
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ʌˈpɹuv.ɪŋ
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adjective
Expressing or manifesting praise or approval
“Approbative criticism”
noun
The formal act of approving
“He gave the project his blessing”
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Approbative criticism
An affirmative nod
He gave the project his blessing
His decision merited the approval of any sensible person
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