Approbation

/ˌæprəˈbeɪʃn/
noun

Expression of approval or liking.

The new policy has gained the approbation of many citizens.
Visual representation of "approbation" - expression of approval or liking

Often appears as...

  • earn approbation
  • gain approbation

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Formal, Approving

noun

Official permission or approval.

The project will commence after the approbation of the committee.
Visual representation of "approbation" - official permission or approval

Often appears as...

  • await approbation
  • require approbation

Usage tips

Approving

noun

Expression of approval or liking.

The new policy has gained the approbation of many citizens.
Visual representation of "approbation" - expression of approval or liking

Often appears as...

  • earn approbation
  • gain approbation

Usage tips

Formal, Approving

noun

Official permission or approval.

The project will commence after the approbation of the committee.
Visual representation of "approbation" - official permission or approval

Often appears as...

  • await approbation
  • require approbation

Usage tips

Approving

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Positive Connotation

Approbation often implies a positive and favorable opinion about someone or something.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Her novel received widespread approbation from the critics.
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Seeking Approval

Used when someone desires to gain positive recognition or validation from others.

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He was always seeking approbation from his peers.
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Public Opinion

Often refers to the approval of a group or community, not just a single individual's opinion.

Illustration for Public Opinion
The mayor's initiative won the approbation of the town's residents.
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Positive Connotation

Approbation often implies a positive and favorable opinion about someone or something.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Her novel received widespread approbation from the critics.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Seeking Approval

Used when someone desires to gain positive recognition or validation from others.

Illustration for Seeking Approval
He was always seeking approbation from his peers.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Public Opinion

Often refers to the approval of a group or community, not just a single individual's opinion.

Illustration for Public Opinion
The mayor's initiative won the approbation of the town's residents.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

Approbation often implies a positive and favorable opinion about someone or something.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Her novel received widespread approbation from the critics.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Seeking Approval

Used when someone desires to gain positive recognition or validation from others.

Illustration for Seeking Approval
He was always seeking approbation from his peers.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Public Opinion

Often refers to the approval of a group or community, not just a single individual's opinion.

Illustration for Public Opinion
The mayor's initiative won the approbation of the town's residents.
Visual representation of the word "Approbation"

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Quote examples

John Paul Jones

American Soldier

For me, if I have done my duty, the continued approbation of Congress and the Marine Committee will make me rich indeed, and far more than reward me for a life of service devoted from principles of philanthropy, to support the dignity of human nature.
Portrait of John Paul Jones

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Emily Dickinson

American Poet

If fame belonged to me, I could not escape her; if she did not, the longest day would pass me on the chase, and the approbation of my dog would forsake me then. My barefoot rank is better.
Portrait of Emily Dickinson

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Joan Collins

American Actress

I have the absolute utmost respect for soap opera actors now. They work harder than any actor I know in any other medium. And they don't get very much approbation for it.
Portrait of Joan Collins

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Asa Gray

American Scientist

Indeed upon much that may have to say, I expect rather the charitable judgment than the full assent of those whose approbation I could most wish to win.
Portrait of Asa Gray

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Samuel Richardson

English Novelist

Whenever we approve, we can find a hundred good reasons to justify our approbation. Whenever we dislike, we can find a thousand to justify our dislike.
Portrait of Samuel Richardson

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Leo Tolstoy

Russian Novelist

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Portrait of Leo Tolstoy

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George Washington

American President

I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.
Portrait of George Washington

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Robert Green Ingersoll

American Lawyer

Fear, prejudice, malice, and the love of approbation bribe a thousand men where gold bribes one.
Portrait of Robert Green Ingersoll

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Charles Dance

English Actor

I like approbation. Any actor who tells you they don't is lying.
Portrait of Charles Dance

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Charles Caleb Colton

English Writer

We ask advice, but we mean approbation.
Portrait of Charles Caleb Colton

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John Paul Jones

American Soldier

For me, if I have done my duty, the continued approbation of Congress and the Marine Committee will make me rich indeed, and far more than reward me for a life of service devoted from principles of philanthropy, to support the dignity of human nature.
Portrait of John Paul Jones

Quote examples

Emily Dickinson

American Poet

If fame belonged to me, I could not escape her; if she did not, the longest day would pass me on the chase, and the approbation of my dog would forsake me then. My barefoot rank is better.
Portrait of Emily Dickinson

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Joan Collins

American Actress

I have the absolute utmost respect for soap opera actors now. They work harder than any actor I know in any other medium. And they don't get very much approbation for it.
Portrait of Joan Collins

Quote examples

Asa Gray

American Scientist

Indeed upon much that may have to say, I expect rather the charitable judgment than the full assent of those whose approbation I could most wish to win.
Portrait of Asa Gray

Quote examples

Samuel Richardson

English Novelist

Whenever we approve, we can find a hundred good reasons to justify our approbation. Whenever we dislike, we can find a thousand to justify our dislike.
Portrait of Samuel Richardson

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Leo Tolstoy

Russian Novelist

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Portrait of Leo Tolstoy

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George Washington

American President

I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.
Portrait of George Washington

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Robert Green Ingersoll

American Lawyer

Fear, prejudice, malice, and the love of approbation bribe a thousand men where gold bribes one.
Portrait of Robert Green Ingersoll

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Charles Dance

English Actor

I like approbation. Any actor who tells you they don't is lying.
Portrait of Charles Dance

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Charles Caleb Colton

English Writer

We ask advice, but we mean approbation.
Portrait of Charles Caleb Colton
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