ap·prov·ing
adjective
approving (adjective)
- showing or feeling approval of someone or something:
ap·prove
verb
approving (present participle)
- officially agree to or accept as satisfactory:
- believe that someone or something is good or acceptable:
- prove; show:
Synonyms
admiring,
appreciative,
appreciating,
favorable,
respectful,
esteeming,
commendatory,
commending,
applauding,
acclaiming,
praising,
flattering,
congratulatory,
rapturous,
encomiastic,
eulogistic,
laudatory,
panegyrical,
critical,
accept,
bless,
ratify,
sanction,
endorse,
authorize,
mandate,
license,
warrant,
validate,
pass,
confirm,
support,
back,
OK,
buy,
refuse,
endorse,
support,
back,
uphold,
recommend,
advocate,
second,
favor,
like,
tolerate,
appreciate,
countenance,
admire,
commend,
embrace,
applaud,
acclaim,
praise,
admiring,
appreciative,
appreciating,
favorable,
respectful,
esteeming,
commendatory,
commending,
applauding,
acclaiming,
praising,
flattering,
congratulatory,
rapturous,
encomiastic,
eulogistic,
laudatory,
panegyrical,
condemn,
disapprove,
critical