approval
Translation
approval, sanction, endorsement
Examples
He showed his approval by nodding.
He showed his approval by nodding.
The plan needs official approval from the council.
The plan needs official approval from the council.
Grammar Patterns
((approval)) for (sth.) We need approval for the new budget.
to give one's ((approval)) She gave me her approval to start.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consent, permission, agreement; Antonyms: disapproval, rejection
Etymology
From the verb 'approve' + the noun-forming suffix '-al'. 'Approve' comes from Latin 'approbare' (to assent to as good).
Memory Tips
Think of 'proving' that something is good. If you give your approval, you are saying you have 'proved' its worth.