Approbation

Pronunciation: /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

Definitions of approbation

noun official recognition or commendation

Example Sentences

A1 She smiled in approbation when he showed her his drawing.

A2 The teacher's approbation encouraged the student to continue working hard.

B1 The author's latest book received widespread approbation from critics.

B2 The CEO's approbation was highly sought after by employees striving for promotion.

C1 The artist's work was met with universal approbation, solidifying their place in art history.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research earned them the approbation of their peers and colleagues.

Examples of approbation in a Sentence

formal The committee's approbation of the proposal was a significant milestone for the research team.

informal I was thrilled to receive my boss's approbation for completing the project ahead of schedule.

slang Getting the approbation from my friends for my new outfit was the confidence boost I needed.

figurative The artist sought not just fame, but the approbation of his peers for his innovative work.

Grammatical Forms of approbation

• past tense: approved
• plural: approbations
• comparative: more approbation
• superlative: most approbation
• present tense: approves
• future tense: will approbate
• perfect tense: has approbated
• continuous tense: is approbating
• singular: approbation
• positive degree: approbation
• infinitive: to approbate
• gerund: approbating
• participle: approbated

Origin and Evolution of approbation

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'approbation' originated from Latin 'approbationem', which means approval or commendation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'approbation' has retained its original meaning of approval or praise, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to denote formal approval or sanction of something.