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Meaning of approving
The primary meaning of "approving" is to have or show a favorable opinion of something.
Etymology of approving
The word "approving" originates from the Old French "aprouver," which is derived from "a" (to) and "prover" (to prove), and the Latin "probare" (to prove or test)
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of giving formal or official approval, which can be traced back to the 15th century
Synonyms
accepting
affirmative
agreeable
approvingly
commendable
commending
complimentary
confirming
endorsement
favorable
favourable
laudable
laudatory
positive
praising
praiseworthy
ratifying
recommendable
recommending
sanctioning
supportive
validating
validation
agree
agreeing
affirmation
affirming
applauding
approbation
approving
blessing
commendation
endorsement
permission
permit
recognition
sanction
Definitions
- Expressing approval or agreement
- * Having or showing a favorable opinion of something
- * Giving official approval or permission for something
Usage Examples
- The committee was approving of the new proposal and decided to move forward with it
- * She was approving of her daughter's decision to pursue a career in art
- * The manager was approving of the employee's request for a raise
Antonyms
disapproving
disapprobation
disagree
disagreement
disapproval
displeasure
dissatisfaction
objection
opposition
rejection
reject
condemn
condemnation
criticize
criticism
deny
denial
disagreeable
disallow
disallowance
dislike
displeasing
unsatisfactory
unfavorable