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Definition of Approving
1. Noun. The formal act of approving. "His decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
Specialized synonyms: Acceptance, Acceptation, Adoption, Espousal, Backing, Backup, Championship, Patronage, Admiration, Appreciation, Reinforcement, Reward
Generic synonyms: Support
Derivative terms: Approbate, Approve
Antonyms: Disapproval
2. Adjective. Expressing or manifesting praise or approval. "An affirmative nod"
Similar to: Favorable, Favourable
Derivative terms: Approve, Approve, Approve
Definition of Approving
1. a. Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile.
Definition of Approving
1. Adjective. Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile. ¹
2. Verb. (present participle of approve) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Approving
1. approve [v] - See also: approve
Lexicographical Neighbors of Approving
Literary usage of Approving
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1906)
"25 SW 908, approving an instruction holding defendant to the use of such ... App.
601, approving an instruction requiring the exercise of such "a high ..."
2. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803: Explorations by Early Navigators by Emma Helen Blair, James Alexander Robertson, Edward Gaylord Bourne (1907)
"Decree approving regulations of municipal girls' school. Echague; 1864. VIII.
... X. Decree approving regulations for women's normal school. ..."
3. Commentaries on the Law of Municipal Corporations by John Forrest Dillon (1911)
"In approving or disapproving the ordinance, the mayor must comply with the
requirements of the statute or charter.2 Thus, when the statute ordinance is ..."
4. Bulletin by United States (1918)
"PROCEDURE IN Approving STATE PLANS FOR 1917-18. The State plans for 1917-18 were
prepared by State boards and approved by the Federal Board under unusual ..."
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