Definitions

1. verb

to approve or give official approval to something

“The government decided to approbate the new environmental policy.”

2. noun

the act or process of approving or giving official approval to something

“The approval process took several months to complete, a long time for the approbation of the new project.”

3. noun

a formal expression of approval or praise

“The audience gave thunderous applause as a sign of approbation for the singer’s performance.”