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approving - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'approving' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Approving [ a.]
- Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile.
2 . Approving [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Approve

Meaning of 'approving' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . approving [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the formal act of approving
Example in sentence:
  • he gave the project his blessing;
  • his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
2 . approving [ s]
Meaning (2):
- expressing or manifesting praise or approval
Example in sentence:
  • an affirmative nod;
  • approbative criticism

Nearby Words:

appair appalachian appall appalled appalling appallment appanage appanagist apparaillyng apparatus

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