approvalOverview of noun approval1. blessing, approval, approving -- (the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person")2. approval -- (a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval") 3. approval, favorable reception, favourable reception -- (acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval") 4. approval, commendation -- (a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips") Made possible by Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010. http://wordnet.princeton.edu |