Synonyms of approving

Noun

1. blessing, approval, approving, support

usage: the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

Verb

1. approve, O.K., okay, sanction, authorize, authorise, pass, clear

usage: give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"

2. approve, evaluate, pass judgment, judge

usage: judge to be right or commendable; think well of

Adjective

1. approving, affirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive, favorable (vs. unfavorable), favourable

usage: expressing or manifesting praise or approval; "approbative criticism"; "an affirmative nod"