as in accepting
to have a favorable opinion of
we don't approve of people who stand in the "12 items or less" lane with 13 items
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approving (of)
accepting
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But sales have since slowed, and the automaker stopped accepting orders from dealers and customers this July.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Gaga started the night by accepting the award for artist of the year.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Approving (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approving%20%28of%29. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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