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approval

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/əˈpruːvəl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/əˈpruvəl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ə pro̅o̅vəl)

Collocations for "approval"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "approval" in context.

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approval

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. is always seeking her approval
  2. is always seeking the approval of her [boss, teacher, parents]
  3. craves the approval of her [boss]
  4. got approval to [proceed, operate, open]
  5. received approval to [proceed]
  6. has received [government, committee, bank] approval
  7. requires approval to [proceed]
  8. requires approval before [proceeding]
  9. Approval is required before [proceeding].
  10. you will never get approval (to)
  11. approval for a (new) [credit card, loan]
  12. an approval with [conditions, restrictions]
  13. during the process of approval
  14. yes, pending approval (of)
  15. is seeking approval [for, from]
  16. has been [sent, submitted] for approval
  17. the [board, bank, government] has given its approval for
  18. approval is granted by
  19. approval can be obtained [through, by]
  20. You do not have my approval!
  21. it will require board approval to
  22. need written approval to
  23. was met with [full, complete] approval
  24. [smiled, grinned, nodded] in approval
  25. bought the [goods, stock, car, machine] on approval
'approval' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

🗣️Forum discussions with the word(s) "approval" in the title:

(approval rating) with the public or of the public? - English Only forum
A board placed behind a piece of paper for approval - English Only forum
A comment or gesture to show one's approval - English Only forum
acceptance/approval (quote) - English Only forum
agreement/approval - English Only forum
allow your approval? - English Only forum
any vote sought by the General Partner ... requiring the the approval - English Only forum
Approval - English Only forum
Approval - English Only forum
Approval for or of - English Only forum
approval is necessary to/subject to - English Only forum
approval of construction design - English Only forum
approval of petition - English Only forum
approval of the council, if I must - English Only forum
approval of/from - English Only forum
approval on mixes and the final master - English Only forum
approval "on" or "of"? - English Only forum
approval on/for - English Only forum
"approval" or "recognition" er whah? - English Only forum
approval rating? approval ratings. - English Only forum
Approval required - English Only forum
Approval Route - English Only forum
approval should be attached to the service - English Only forum
approval to clear the way - English Only forum
approval to/ for - English Only forum
Approval voting - English Only forum
approval with - English Only forum
approval with ... visibility - English Only forum
approval/ an approval - English Only forum
approved by / after approval by - English Only forum
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