Synonyms & related words for approbation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of approbation — including approval, commendation, assent, imprimatur, acceptance, sanction. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to approbation

Explore words related to approbation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include approbatory, approbative, acceptation, disapprobation, acclamation, approbate, acclaimer, disapproval. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for approbation

Common synonyms for approbation include approval, commendation, assent, imprimatur, acceptance, sanction, acquiescence, endorsement — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does approbation come from?

The word approbation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root prob-, from Latin probo (“prove, approve”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.