with approval
Given the nod
Expressing or indicating acceptance, agreement, or positive regard for something or someone.
To look at someone with approval is to show you think well of them or their actions.
To nod with approval signals endorsement.
Often paired with verbs of perception or gesture: She watched with approval as her daughter took charge of the meeting.
- approvinglyWith positive regard
- go-aheadPermission to begin
- nodBrief head tilt
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- praiseExpression of approval
authorization · cheer · yes · thumbs-up · thumbs up emoji · validation · endorsement · vote of confidence · consent · rubber-stamp · favorably · smile · acceptance · ratification · green-light · agreed · blessing · applause
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