approbation

CEFRC2

/ˌæp.ɹəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Public approval or praise.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.

Examples

  • She liked him too little to care for his approbation.

  • The architect secured the mayor's approbation for a new housing project.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˌæp.ɹoʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/

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In context

  • I am very sensible how much nobler it is to place the reward of virtue in the silent approbation of one's own breast

  • Many, therefore, who did not assent to all that the King had said, joined in a loud hum of approbation when he concluded.

  • [A]nimals not only love, but have the desire to be loved. […] They love approbation or praise; […]

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Origin

noun

From late Middle English approbacioun, from Old French approbacion (French approbation), from Latin approbatio, from approbare (“to assent to as good, approve, also show to be good, confirm”), from ad (“to”) + probare (“approve, commend”), from probus (“good”).