Noun
commendation -
a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
approval
disapproval the act of disapproving or condemning
subject matter ,
message ,
content ,
substance a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message"
approbation official recognition or approval
imprimatur ,
countenance ,
sanction ,
warrant ,
endorsement ,
indorsement the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance" ; "a stern visage"
recognition ,
credit designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body; "he was unable to make his motion because he couldn't get recognition by the chairman"
secret approval ,
tacit consent ,
connivance (law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing
permission approval to do something; "he asked permission to leave"
encouragement the expression of approval and support
acclaim ,
acclamation ,
plaudit ,
plaudits ,
eclat enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim" ; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd" ; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
applause ,
clapping ,
hand clapping a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
cheer a cry or shout of approval
congratulations ,
extolment ,
kudos ,
praise an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"
commendation -
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
citation
accolade ,
laurels ,
award ,
honor ,
honour a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"
