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View usage for: (æprəbeɪʃən) uncountable nounApprobation is approval of something or agreement to it. [formal] Teenagers are losing any sense of self until it is shored up by the approbation oftheir peers. The result has not met universal approbation. Synonyms: approval, support, favour, praise More Synonyms of approbation approbation in British English (ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən) noun2. official recognition or approval 3. an obsolete word for proof Derived forms approbative (ˈapproˌbative) or approbatory (ˈapproˌbatory) adjective approbation in American English (ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən) noun1. approval, sanction, or commendation Examples of 'approbation' in a sentenceapprobation Everybody seemed to be waiting for him to speak, looking at him for approbation.The hubristic lure of approbation was what got me in the end.It sounded simply wonderful; already her head was nodding in approbation.The whiff of approbation dissipates only slowly upon her departure. Definition approval The result has not met with universal approbation. Synonyms support encouragement congratulation laudation Opposites blame , dislike , condemnation , dissatisfaction , censure , disapproval , displeasure , stricture , reproof , disfavour , disapprobation Additional synonymsDefinition the act of accepting something a theory that is steadily gaining acceptance Synonyms acknowledgement, agreement, belief, approval, recognition, admission, consent, consensus, adoption, affirmation, assent, credence, accession, approbation, concurrence, accedence, stamp or seal of approval Definition an enthusiastic expression of approval She won critical acclaim for her performance. Synonyms praise, honour, celebration, approval, tribute, applause, cheering, clapping, ovation, accolades, plaudits, kudos, commendation, exaltation, approbation, acclamation, eulogizing, panegyric, encomium, laudation Definition appreciation shown by clapping one's hands They greeted her with thunderous applause. Synonyms ovation, praise, cheering, cheers, approval, acclaim, clapping, accolade, big hand, commendation, hand-clapping, approbation, acclamation, eulogizing, plaudit, laudation Nearby words ofapprobation - approach
- approachability
- approachable
- approbation
- approbatory
- appropriate
- appropriateness
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