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approving vs espousal

espousal vs approving

approving and espousal both are nouns.

approving is an adjective but espousal is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
approving Yes Yes No No
espousal Yes No No No
As nouns, espousal is a hyponym of approving; that is, espousal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than approving:
  • approving: the formal act of approving
  • espousal: the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
approving (noun) espousal (noun)
the formal act of approving the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
approving (adjective) espousal (adjective)
expressing or manifesting praise or approval
Difference between approving and espousal

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