1.Definition: a feeling of liking something or someone good

"Although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"

Category: Feelings

2.Definition: a message expressing a favorable opinion

"Words of approval seldom passed his lips"

Related Noun(s):commendation

Category: General

3.Definition: acceptance as satisfactory

"He bought it on approval"

Category: General

4.Definition: the formal act of approving

"He gave the project his blessing", "His decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

Category: General