AskDefine | Define approving

Dictionary Definition

approving adj : expressing or manifesting praise or approval; "approbative criticism" [syn: approbative, approbatory, plausive] n : the formal act of giving approval; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person" [syn: blessing, approval] [ant: disapproval]

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Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /ʌˈpɹuv.ɪŋ/

Adjective

approving
  1. Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile.

Verb

approving
  1. present participle of approve
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