approbations
Formal expressions of approval
Approbations is the plural of approbation, meaning expressions of approval or praise, typically from an authority or official source.
The word carries more weight than simple approval—it suggests formal endorsement or sanction: The project received the approbations of the board.
The term sounds somewhat old-fashioned in everyday speech.
Enthusiastic public approval
- accoladesFormal expressions of praise
- kudosPraise and honor
- plauditsEnthusiastic public approval
- tributeOffering of respect
recognition · honor · applause · ovation · compliments · laurels · encomiums · panegyrics
Formal expression of support
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- authorizationFormal permission granted
blessing · validation · confirmation · accreditation · certification · licensure · clearance · stamp
Consent to receive
- favorKind act or preference
- regardAttentive consideration given
- goodwillKindly, generous spirit
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
reputation · standing · prestige · respect · popularity · admiration · public opinion · status
Prayer seeking divine favor
- benedictionFormal spoken blessing
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- dispensationOfficial permission to skip rules
indulgence · consecration · ordination · anointing · sacrament · papal · ecclesiastical · canonical
acclaim
Enthusiastic public approval
tribute · recognition · honor · applause · ovation · compliments · laurels · encomiums · panegyrics · testimonials
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- commendationFormal expression of approval
authorization · blessing · validation · confirmation · accreditation · certification · licensure · clearance · stamp · seal
acceptance
Consent to receive
esteem · reputation · standing · prestige · respect · popularity · admiration · public opinion · status · credibility
blessing
Prayer seeking divine favor
- benedictionFormal spoken blessing
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
dispensation · indulgence · consecration · ordination · anointing · sacrament · papal · ecclesiastical · canonical · divine favor
approbationsdisapprovals
Expressions of negative judgment
condemnations · censures · rebukes · denunciations · disapprobations