An expression or token of approval, endorsement, or appreciation; applause, praise. Obsolete.
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释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > [noun] > expression of approval (8) suffrage1566 An expression or token of approval, endorsement, or appreciation; applause, praise. Obsolete. vote1608 figurative. A declaration of approval or support. Now chiefly in singular. Cf. sense 5a. seal of approval1833 a sanction or endorsement, sometimes formally awarded but usually without this implication; an indication of satisfaction or acceptance. accolade1852 figurative. A mark of approval or admiration; a bestowal of praise, a plaudit; an acknowledgement of distinction or merit, an award or privilege… back-pat1894 A pat on the back (either literal or figurative), given as a gesture or expression of approval or congratulation. nod1924 With the. Approval to go ahead with a course of action or to take on a function. Chiefly in to get the nod, to give the nod. nice one1970 colloquial. nice one: expressing approval or congratulations for something done well. In later use also ironically. like2009 In the context of social media: an expression of approval or support made by clicking on a particular icon. |
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