approbation
gb/ˌæpɹəbˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌæpɹəbˈeɪʃən/
C1
Αγγλικά
~ 26600
elismerés, helyeslés, jóváhagyás, engedély
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
FORMAL
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to receive approbation from [someone]
Her first novel met with widespread approbation from the critics.
Első regénye széles körű elismerést aratott a kritikusok körében.
The manager’s quiet nod of approbation told the team they had done well.
A vezető halk, helyeslő biccentése jelezte a csapatnak, hogy jól dolgoztak.
Despite the audience’s loud approbation, the speaker remained modest.
He constantly seeks the approbation of his peers before making decisions.
The policy changes won the approbation of environmental groups.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
His work received much approbation from his teachers.
Munkája sok elismerést kapott a tanáraitól.
The plan won the approbation of the whole team.
A terv elnyerte az egész csapat helyeslését.
She spoke with confidence after hearing their words of approbation.
He looked for his father’s approbation before taking the job.
The new song gained public approbation very quickly.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners often treat "approbation" as interchangeable with "approval" in all contexts. However, "approbation" is usually more formal or literary and is less common in everyday speech. In casual conversation, "approval" or "praise" is usually more natural.
Σημασία
formal approval or praise
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
win approbation
|seek approbation
|with general approbation
|public approbation
|nod of approbation
|express approbation
Συνώνυμα
approval (More common and neutral; less formal than "approbation".)
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praise (Focuses more on spoken or written compliments rather than judgment or agreement.)
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commendation (Formal word highlighting official or strong praise, often for good performance.)
Αντώνυμα
disapproval (General negative judgment or lack of support, the direct opposite of approval.)
Θέματα
communication
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Formal approval or praise that someone shows for a person or thing.
Strong approval or praise, especially expressed in a formal or public way.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C2
FORMAL
2
jóváhagyás
B2
engedély
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
with the approbation of [an authority]
The merger proceeded with the approbation of the regulatory authorities.
Az egyesülés a szabályozó hatóságok jóváhagyásával folytatódott.
Any change to the charter requires the approbation of two-thirds of the members.
Az alapszabály bármilyen módosításához a tagok kétharmadának jóváhagyása szükséges.
The project went ahead only after receiving the approbation of the city council.
Use of the logo without the company’s written approbation is strictly forbidden.
The report was published with the full approbation of the ethics committee.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The plan needs the approbation of the board before it can start.
A terv csak az igazgatótanács jóváhagyásával indulhat el.
The company cannot use this land without government approbation.
A cég kormányzati engedély nélkül nem használhatja ezt a területet.
The new rules were introduced with the approbation of the council.
The contract becomes valid only after the director’s approbation.
They acted with the approbation of the local authorities.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize that this sense is specifically about formal or legal permission from an authority. They sometimes use "approbation" instead of common phrases like "official permission" or "the go-ahead", which sound more natural in everyday speech.
Σημασία
official approval or authorization
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
official approbation
|government approbation
|with the approbation of [the board]
|subject to the approbation of [the council]
|grant approbation
|with prior approbation
Συνώνυμα
authorization (Focuses on permission granted by authority, often in legal or administrative contexts.)
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sanction (In this sense means formal permission, but the word can also mean a penalty, which can cause confusion.)
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ratification (Emphasizes the formal confirming or making valid of a decision or agreement.)
Αντώνυμα
prohibition (Indicates that something is formally not allowed, the opposite of official permission.)
Θέματα
law
|government
|society
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Formal, official permission or agreement from a person or group in power.
Official approval or authorization given by a person or body in authority.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
approbation
IPA
GB/ˌæpɹəbˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌæpɹəbˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ap - prob - a - tion (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: approbation
- Plural: approbation
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
approbatory
adjective
Εκφράσεις
meet with approbation
1/mˈit wˈɪθ ˌæpɹəbˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
be received with approval
To be accepted or liked by people; to get approval or praise from them.
Παραδείγματα
- The proposal met with general approbation at the conference.
- Her suggestion met with the approbation of the entire committee.
win approbation
1/wˈɪn ˌæpɹəbˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
successfully gain approval
To succeed in getting approval or praise from people.
Παραδείγματα
- The reform package won approbation from both parties.
- Her honest speech won the approbation of the audience.
with the approbation of
1/wˈɪθ ðə ˌæpɹəbˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
having someone's formal approval
With the approval or permission of a person or group.
Παραδείγματα
- He acted with the approbation of the board of directors.
- The text was published with the approbation of the author.