approval

[əˈpruːvəl]

approval Definition

• 1. the act of officially agreeing to or accepting something
• 2. a positive opinion of someone or something

Using approval: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "approval" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The project was given approval by the board of directors.

• Example

  I need your approval before I can proceed with the plan.

• Example

  Her parents did not give their approval for her to go on the trip.

• Example

  The new policy received widespread approval from employees.

approval Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for approval

• acceptance
• agreement
• consent
• endorsement
• sanction

Antonyms for approval

• disapproval
• rejection

Phrases with approval

• seek approval

  to try to get someone's permission or agreement

  Example

  He always seeks his boss's approval before making any major decisions.

• give approval

  to agree to or accept something officially

  Example

  The committee gave their approval to the proposed changes.

• with approval

  in a way that shows agreement or acceptance

  Example

  The teacher looked at the student's work with approval and praised their effort.

Origins of approval

from Old French 'aprover', meaning 'approve'

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Summary: approval in Brief

'Approval' [əˈpruːvəl] refers to the act of officially agreeing to or accepting something, or a positive opinion of someone or something. It is often required in official or professional contexts, as in 'The project was given approval by the board of directors.' 'Approval' can be sought or given, as in 'He always seeks his boss's approval before making any major decisions.' 'Approval' has synonyms like 'acceptance' and 'endorsement,' and antonyms like 'disapproval' and 'rejection.'