Synonyms: adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal
Definition: the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Usage: its adoption by society; the proposal found wide acceptance
Similar words: approval, approving, blessing
Definition: the formal act of approving
Usage: he gave the project his blessing; his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
Synonyms: word meaning, word sense, acceptation
Definition: the accepted meaning of a word
Similar words: signified, sense
Definition: the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
Usage: the dictionary gave several senses for the word; in the best sense charity is really a duty; the signifier is linked to the signified
Synonyms: acceptation
Definition: acceptance as true or valid
Similar words: acceptance
Definition: the state of being acceptable and accepted
Usage: torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club