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approving

UK
/əˈpruːvɪŋ/
US
/əˈpruvɪŋ/

Translations

approvingadjective
more approving
Comp.
most approving
Super.
UK
/əˈpruːvɪŋ/
US
/əˈpruvɪŋ/
She gave an approving nod when he suggested the new plan.
Elle a fait un signe de tête approbateur lorsqu'il a proposé le nouveau plan.
Additional translations
favorableEmployé pour une attitude ou une opinion positive, sans idée explicite d'approbation formelle.
Synonyms
positive
supportive
affirmative
favorable
commendatory
consenting
agreeing
Antonyms
disapproving
approvingnoun
UK
/əˈpruːvɪŋ/
US
/əˈpruvɪŋ/
Gerund form referring to the act or process of approving.
The board's approving of the proposal happened quickly.
L'approbation de la proposition par le conseil a été rapide.
approveverb

approving

Gerund

approved
Past Simple
approved
Past Participle
approving
Gerund
UK
/əˈpruːv/
US
/əˈpruv/
approuverSe construit avec « de » pour exprimer une opinion favorable.
She did not approve of his decision to quit his job.
Elle n'approuvait pas sa décision de quitter son emploi.
The committee will meet to approve the new policy.
Le comité se réunira pour approuver la nouvelle politique.
The board approved the budget for the upcoming year.
Le conseil a approuvé le budget pour l'année à venir.
Additional translations
ratifierEmploi formel, surtout pour valider officiellement une décision ou un texte.
Synonyms
endorse
ratify
authorize
sanction
confirm
validate
support
accept
Antonyms
disapprove

Definitions

approvingadjective
Showing or expressing a positive opinion or acceptance.
She gave an approving nod when he suggested the new plan.
approvingnoun
The act or process of giving approval or consent.
The board's approving of the proposal happened quickly.
approveverb
To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
The committee will meet to approve the new policy.
To confirm or sanction formally.
The board approved the budget for the upcoming year.
To express a favorable opinion of something.
She did not approve of his decision to quit his job.
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