Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with approval in American Collocation
approval
noun
uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/əˈpruv(ə)l/
from people in general
general
unanimous
universal
widespread
Nuclear power does not enjoy widespread public approval.
great
hearty
whole-hearted
He had no doubt but that this would meet with their hearty approval.
get someone’s approval
earn
gain
get
meet
meet with
win
If the product does not meet your approval you can return it for a full refund.
express approval
express
nod
roar
voice
The President examined the cartoon, and then nodded his approval.
want someone’s approval
seek
want
I have never sought approval, I have just done what I’ve wanted.
sign of approval
seal
stamp
Again we get an encore and the song gets the seal of approval.
actions showing approval
chorus
murmur
nod
roar
Loud murmurs of approval went up from the audience.
He nodded in approval.