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Synonyms & Antonyms of green-light
(Entry 1 of 2)
to give permission for or to approve of
- as soon as the project is green-lighted, we'll schedule a planning meeting
Synonyms for green-light
Words Related to green-light
- authorize,
- commission,
- license
- (also licence)
- accede (to),
- acquiesce,
- agree (to),
- assent (to),
- consent (to),
- OK
- (or okay),
- warrant
Phrases Synonymous with green-light
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Antonyms for green-light
green light
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of green light (Entry 2 of 2)
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
- we were given the green light to use the town commons for our fund-raiser
Synonyms for green light
- allowance,
- authorization,
- clearance,
- concurrence,
- consent,
- granting,
- leave,
- license
- (or licence),
- permission,
- sanction,
- sufferance,
- warrant
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