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regarded approvingly
[rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd əˈpruːvɪŋli]
verb phrase
visto com aprovação
1.
looked at or considered in a favorable or positive manner
The teacher regarded the student's essay approvingly.
A professora viu o ensaio do aluno com aprovação.
2.
observed with a showing of consent or admiration
The manager regarded the proposal approvingly during the meeting.
O gerente viu a proposta com aprovação durante a reunião.
Synonyms
viewed favorably
looked upon positively
esteemed
approved of
admired
Antonyms
regarded disapprovingly
viewed negatively
disapproved of
criticized
condemned
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
visto com aprovação
most common usage
São Paulo
olhado com aprovação
alternative colloquial form
Portugal
visto com aprovação
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
look upon with favor
cast an approving eye
nod of approval
thumbs up
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