approval (n)
commendation#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def a message expressing a favorable opinion
examples words of approval seldom passed his lips
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Hypernym message, content, subject matter, substance
Derivationally related form commendation → commend; commendation → commend; commendation → commend
Derivationally related form approval → approbate
Antonym approval → disapproval
Hyponym approbation; sanction, countenance, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur; recognition, credit; connivance, secret approval, tacit consent; permission; encouragement; acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclat; applause, hand clapping, clapping; cheer; praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment; tribute, testimonial
Incoming links
Hyponym message, content, subject matter, substance
Hypernym approbation; sanction, countenance, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur; recognition, credit; connivance, secret approval, tacit consent; permission; encouragement; acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclat; applause, hand clapping, clapping; cheer; praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment; tribute, testimonial
Antonym disapproval → approval
Derivationally related form approbate → approval
Derivationally related form commend → commendation; commend → commendation; commend → commendation

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