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Synonyms & Antonyms of approval
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
- does this poster I made for the recital meet with your approval?
Synonyms for approval
- approbation,
- blessing,
- favor,
- imprimatur,
- OK
- (or okay)
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The first known use of approval was in 1613
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