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approbationapproval or praise, especially formal or official endorsement

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: approval or praise, especially formal or official endorsement

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 승인, 찬성, 칭찬 (특히 공식적인)

Korean pronunciation: 애프러**베이**션

Example Sentences

  • The cat video received overwhelming approbation from internet users worldwide.
  • His unusual fashion choices rarely earned public approbation.
  • The research findings met with approbation from the scientific community.

approbation

NOUN

//ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən//

approval or praise, especially formal or official endorsement

approbation concept
💡 Concept

a proud graduate in cap and gown receives a diploma from the university dean who smiles warmly. The dean shakes the graduate's hand while presenting the official certificate with ceremony. The graduate's face beams with joy as they accept this formal recognition of their achievement. The dean nods approvingly, showing clear endorsement of the student's accomplishments. Faculty members seated behind applaud enthusiastically, and parents in the audience cheer with raised hands. formal approval and praise being given for recognized achievement

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixap--
Rootprob
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin approbare, meaning 'to approve or regard as good.' The word literally meant 'to prove something toward' or 'to demonstrate approval.'

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat video received overwhelming approbation from internet users worldwide.

😄 Fun example

His unusual fashion choices rarely earned public approbation.

The research findings met with approbation from the scientific community.

She basked in the approbation of her colleagues after the successful presentation.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

approvalendorsementpraisecommendationsanction

Antonyms

disapprovalcriticismcondemnation

Related

approveprobationprobablereprove