Approbation

Quick meaning: Approbation is a noun meaning The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.

Meaning

The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.

Example Sentences

[A]nimals not only love, but have the desire to be loved. […] They love approbation or praise; […]

I am very sensible how much nobler it is to place the reward of virtue in the silent approbation of one's own breast

Many, therefore, who did not assent to all that the King had said, joined in a loud hum of approbation when he concluded.

[I]t was with the view to judge how far my own desires would act in harmony with the wishes of my family. Such an alliance cannot fail of meeting with their most flattering approbation.

Word Forms

• approbations

Synonyms for approbation

Depending on context, synonyms include approval, concurrence, consent, liking, sanction, accedence.

Antonyms for approbation

Common opposites include disapprobation, abnegation, declination, denial, disapproval, dissension.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include approving, approval, approved, authorized, endorsement, approve.

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