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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Approve Source: opted
2. a. Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile. Source: opted
3. adj. expressing or manifesting praise or approval Source: wordnet
4. n. the formal act of approving Source: wordnet
5. Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile. -- Ap*prov"ing*ly, adv. Source: webster
6. Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile.-- Ap*prov"ing*ly, adv. Source: adambom
7. j:100 s. expressing or manifesting praise or approval Source: ecdict

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