Definition

The feeling or expression of agreeing with or supporting something or someone.

Example

She received the committee's approval for her project proposal.

Conversation

Did you get your boss's approval for that project?

Not yet, but I'm hopeful it will happen soon.

I think your idea really deserves his approval.

Thanks! I just need to present it clearly to win him over.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Approval → It is formed from "approver" (from Old French *aprover*, meaning to test or prove) and "-al" (a suffix forming nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "approval" means the state of being approved or accepted after testing or proving something.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'approve' which means to test or accept something, and remember that 'approval' is the state of being accepted.

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