Approving has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
the formal act of approving
"he gave the project his blessing"
"his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
Verb
1
present participle of approve
"The teacher gave an approving nod when she saw that all the students had finished their exams on time."
Adjective
1
expressing or manifesting praise or approval
"approbative criticism"
"an affirmative nod"
2
Expressing approbation; commending
"The manager nodded approvingly at her progress report, signaling that she was satisfied with the team's work."
Example Sentences
"he gave the project his blessing"
noun
"his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
noun
"approbative criticism"
adjective
"an affirmative nod"
adjective
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