approving

(noun) the formal act of approving. Synonyms: blessing, approval. Examples: "He gave the project his blessing." "His decision merited the approval of any sensible person."

(verb) give sanction to. Synonyms: approve, O.K., okay, sanction. Example: "I approve of his educational policies."

(verb) judge to be right or commendable; think well of. Synonyms: approve.

(adj) expressing or manifesting praise or approval. Synonyms: affirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive. Examples: "Approbative criticism." "An affirmative nod."