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verb
To accept officially
Synonyms: sanctioned, ratified, passed, confirmed, affirmed, adopted
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adjective
Established by authority; given authoritative approval
Synonyms: sanctioned, certified, authorized, validated, passed, affirmed, legalized, ratified, permitted, endorsed, vouched for, praised, canonical, recognized, recommended, backed, supported, upheld, made official, agreed to, allowed, inspected, audited, proven, ordered, commanded, established, ordained, accredited, OK'd
Antonyms: refused, censured, disapproved
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verb
Give sanction to
Synonyms: sanctioned, oked, endorsed, accredited, passed, permitted, upheld, adopted, authorized, consented, validated, confirmed, established, corroborated, licensed, allowed, maintained, signed, liked, handled, favored, sustained, let, countenanced, recommended, certified, complimented, commended, recognized, ratified, legalized, backed, chartered, applauded, empowered, agreed, approbated, admired, supported, affirmed, accepted
Antonyms: disapproved, rejected, invalidated, disallowed, denied, opposed, refused, vetoed
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verb
Agree something is good
Synonyms: favored, applauded, acclaimed, appreciated, condoned, tolerated, accepted, advocated, recommended, supported, encouraged, countenanced
Antonyms: disapproved, disagreed