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view with approval

[vjuː wɪð əˈpruːvəl]
verb phrase
ver com aprovação
1. to regard something or someone favorably; to have a positive opinion about something
The board viewed the proposal with approval.
O conselho viu a proposta com aprovação.
2. to express or demonstrate support and endorsement of an action or idea
Parents view their children's achievements with approval.
Os pais veem as realizações dos seus filhos com aprovação.
Synonyms
approve ofendorsesupportfavorsanctionregard favorablylook upon favorablycommend
Antonyms
view with disapprovaldisapprove ofcondemnopposefrown uponobject toregard unfavorably

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ver com aprovação
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ver com aprovação / aprovar
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ver com aprovação
Formal and business usage preferred
Portugal
ver com aprovação / aprovar
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

give the thumbs up
give one's blessing
nod of approval
seal of approval
look upon favorably
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