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Wordabulary

approval

Pronunciation
Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

Official agreement or permission, or a positive opinion of something.

"The project needs approval from the city council before it can begin."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

disapproval

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The project needs _____ from the city council before it can begin."

Answer: approval

In your own words, what does "approval" mean?

Official agreement or permission, or a positive opinion of something.

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