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noun
An endorsement:— They gave us the O.K. to go ahead.
synonyms: OK, okay, okeh, okey.
is a specific kind of: countenance, endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement, sanction, warrant.
derivation: approve, O.K., okay, sanction.
Dutch: in orde, oké
verb
Give sanction to.
synonyms: approve, okay, sanction.
is a specific kind of: authorise, authorize, clear, pass.
is a broader term that covers: sanction | visa | back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support | confirm.
is the opposite of: disapprove, reject.
derivation: approval, approving, blessing | approbation | countenance, endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement, sanction, warrant | O.K., OK, okay, okeh, okey | approver | affirmative, approbative, approbatory, approving, plausive.
Dutch: goedkeuren
adjective
Being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition.
synonyms: all right, cool, fine, hunky-dory, ok, okay.
is similar to: satisfactory.
domain usage: colloquialism.
adverb
In a satisfactory or adequate manner.
synonyms: all right, alright, okay.
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