Synonyms for
Approving
Definition
showing agreement or support for something
Synonyms & similar words
approval
okay
disapproval
disapprove
affirmative
plausive
ok
blessing
approve
sanction
approbatory
approbative
accepting
agreeing
endorsing
supporting
backing
praising
commending
applauding
acclaiming
celebrating
ratifying
confirming
endorsing
sanctioning
blessing
allowing
permitting
authorizing
granting
approbating
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- look of approval
- nod of approval
- voice of approval
- sign of approval
- express approval
- give approval
- seek approval
- gain approval
Word family
Usage note
Approving often describes a look, gesture, or statement that indicates pleasure or agreement. It generally carries a positive connotation.
Example sentences
- The teacher was approving of the student's hard work.
- The boss was approving the employee's vacation request.
- The parents were approving of their child's decision to pursue art.
- The committee was approving the new proposal.
- The judge was approving the settlement agreement.
Quotes
The true secret of giving advice is, after you have honestly given it, to be perfectly indifferent whether it is taken or not, and never persist in trying to set people right. - Hannah Whitall Smith
I am not someone who is ashamed of my past. I'm actually really proud. I know I made a lot of mistakes, but they, in turn, were my life lessons. - Drew Barrymore
Our ability to handle life's challenges is a measure of our strength of character. - Les Brown