Approval: alternatives and connections

The act of accepting; a receiving what is offered, with approbation, satisfaction, or acquiescence; esp., favorable reception; approval; as, the acce…

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Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.

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of Like

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Any notice, word, or communication, written or verbal, sent from one person to another.

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That which underlies all outward manifestations; substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether material or spiritual; that in whic…

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To bear by being under; to keep from falling; to uphold; to sustain, in a literal or physical sense; to prop up; to bear the weight of; as, a pillar…

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The act of accepting; a receiving what is offered, with approbation, satisfaction, or acquiescence; esp., favorable reception; approval; as, the acce…

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Acceptance; reception; favorable reception or regard; state of being acceptable.

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To applaud.

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A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

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Wonder; astonishment.

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The act of adopting, or state of being adopted; voluntary acceptance of a child of other parents to be the same as one's own child.

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The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by clapping the hands, stamping or tapping with the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or ot…

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A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

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Proof; attestation.

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of Back

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State of being champion; leadership; supremacy.

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The face; the countenance or its expression.

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of Clap

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Intentional failure or forbearance to discover a fault or wrongdoing; voluntary oversight; passive consent or cooperation.

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To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet.

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Reliance on the truth of something said or done; belief; faith; trust; confidence.

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Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.

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The act of encouraging; incitement to action or to practice; as, the encouragement of youth in generosity.

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Same as Indorsement.

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The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ce…

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Praise.

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Kind regard; propitious aspect; countenance; friendly disposition; kindness; good will.

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an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this season"

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A license to print or publish a book, paper, etc.; also, in countries subjected to the censorship of the press, approval of that which is published.

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The act of writing on the back of a note, bill, or other written instrument.

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Glory; fame; renown; praise.

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Special countenance or support; favor, encouragement, or aid, afforded to a person or a work; as, the patronage of letters; patronage given to an aut…

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The act of permitting or allowing; formal consent; authorization; leave; license or liberty granted.

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A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.

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To commend; to applaud; to express approbation of; to laud; -- applied to a person or his acts.

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The act of recognizing, or the state of being recognized; acknowledgment; formal avowal; knowledge confessed or avowed; notice.

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See Reenforcement.

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To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate.

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Solemn or ceremonious ratification; an official act of a superior by which he ratifies and gives validity to the act of some other person or body; es…

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A writing or certificate which bears testimony in favor of one's character, good conduct, ability, etc., or of the value of a thing.

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An annual or stated sum of money or other valuable thing, paid by one ruler or nation to another, either as an acknowledgment of submission, or as th…

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That which warrants or authorizes; a commission giving authority, or justifying the doing of anything; an act, instrument, or obligation, by which on…

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Approved.

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Approved.

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To show to be real or true; to prove.

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To show to be real or true; to prove.

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of Approve

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of Bless

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The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

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Disapprobation; dislike; censure; adverse judgment.

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Disapprobation; dislike; censure; adverse judgment.

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