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Official permission or approval for an action

A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule

The act of endorsing something, usually by being complimentary

A written command, issued by a judge, requiring whomever it is served upon to do whatever the order says, under penalty of being held in contempt of court

The practice of tolerating something, in particular differences of opinion or behaviour

A binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely states and international organizations

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position

The process of excluding or the state of being excluded

A prayer asking for divine blessing

To accept as satisfactory or conforming to the required standards or rules

To impose a sanction or penalty on

To make legitimate

To champion or foster a cause

To cease to endorse

To ask someone to do something in an urgent manner

To bestow legal or official authority to

(arrive at) To reach (a conclusion or decision)

To provide an acceptable explanation for

To express approval or admiration of

To predict, prophesy, or tell of future events

To feel a desire or liking for

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Noun

Official permission or approval for an action

authorisation^UK

authorization^US

seal of approval

stamp of approval

legalization^US

legalisation^UK

acknowledgment^US

acknowledgement^UK

official sanction

clean bill of health

pat on the back

formalization^US

decriminalisation^UK

decriminalization^US

self-determination

stamping device

formalisation^UK

countersignature

subscription to

official document

congratulations

identification papers

identity papers

proof of qualifications

letter of credence

letter of introduction

letter of recommendation

proof of identity

letters of credence

power of attorney

complete discretion

complete freedom

unconditional right

no holds barred

complete authority

unrestricted authority

unconditional authority

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“The king could not enact laws without the sanction of parliament.”

Noun

A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule

punitive action

coercive measures

coercive measure

punitive measure

financial penalty

social convention

religious convention

disqualification

restraining order

official forbiddance

victimisation^UK

victimization^US

punitive measures

disciplinary action

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“The imposition of such a sanction is punishment.”

Noun

The act of endorsing something, usually by being complimentary

acknowledgement^UK

acknowledgment^US

character reference

favorable mention

favourable mention

special mention

words of approbation

words of approval

honorable mention

honourable mention

letter of support

two cents' worth

flattering remark

pat on the back

mark of respect

congratulations

intensification

photomacrography

macrophotography

a pat on the back

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Noun

A written command, issued by a judge, requiring whomever it is served upon to do whatever the order says, under penalty of being held in contempt of court

exclusion order

restraining order

disqualification

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Noun

The practice of tolerating something, in particular differences of opinion or behaviour

broad-mindedness

open-mindedness

lack of prejudice

legalization^US

soft-heartedness

humanitarianism

decriminalization^US

decriminalisation^UK

legalisation^UK

intemperateness

long-sufferingness

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Noun

A binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely states and international organizations

international agreement

acknowledgment^US

acknowledgement^UK

entente cordiale

friendly agreement

meeting of the minds

gentleman's agreement

gentlemen's agreement

meeting of minds

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Noun

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position

ace in the hole

additional benefit

piece of good fortune

coign of vantage

added attraction

manna from heaven

advantageous beginning

advantageous position

advantageousness

ace up your sleeve

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Noun

The process of excluding or the state of being excluded

disqualification

excommunication

marginalisation^UK

marginalization^US

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Noun

A prayer asking for divine blessing

laying on of hands

answer adoration

request for help

prayer of thanks

divine sanction

begging request

cry from the heart

earnest request

liturgical prayers

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Verb

To accept as satisfactory or conforming to the required standards or rules

give permission for

give the go-ahead

give the thumbs up to

lend your name to

give the green light

give the green light to

give the go-ahead to

give permission

legitimatize^US

legitimatise^UK

give permission to

give something the nod

give authority to

grant the right to

grant permission to

give the go-ahead for

give stamp of approval

put into effect

give something the thumbs up

give something the green light

give the nod to

give the right to

give a blank cheque to

be in favour of

give the stamp of approval to

be in agreement with

give approval to

give green light

give the thumbs up

give one's blessing to

put John Hancock on

give the go ahead to

give something the go-ahead

give one's consent

confer a right to

give someone leave

give someone authorization

grant someone the right

give something the OK

give a right to

give consent for

give authority for

set your seal on

make legally binding

give consent to

give one's seal of approval to

grant authorization to

grant authority to

give authorization to

give carte blanche

give your blessing

bear the brunt of

give a certificate to

give a diploma to

go with the flow

circumstantiate

give approval for

grant a permit to

grant a licence to

give a permit to

give a licence to

give the green light for

stomach something

say the magic word

grin and bear it

give the okay to

grant the right

invest with power

give the power to

give someone the authority

give the means to

be a justification for

be a reason for

pay attention to

play along with

be a defence of

offer grounds for

give substance to

give credence to

show to be true

show beyond doubt

throw in the towel

give ground for

be deserving of

give your consent to

give your blessing to

make allowances for

accept apology for

throw your weight behind

give one's word

officially approve

lend one's name to

give a boost to

come to an agreement on

be acquainted with

be familiar with

admit to office

put the seal of approval on

be on familiar terms with

accept as valid

stay the course

give something the go ahead

go down the line

sit and take it

pay for the use of

turn a blind eye to

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“He may seem ready to sanction the use of force.”

Verb

To impose a sanction or penalty on

discipline someone for

rap someone's knuckles

slap someone's wrist

throw the book at

give a lesson to

come down on like a ton of bricks

give someone what for

mete out punishment to

give a going-over

make an example of

give it to someone

give someone the works

bring someone to book

give a going over

teach someone a lesson

“We are currently examining the different means at our disposal to sanction them.”

Verb

To make legitimate

legitimatise^UK

legitimatize^US

decriminalise^UK

decriminalize^US

give the green light to

pronounce lawful

give the thumbs up to

give the go-ahead to

give the stamp of approval to

follow through with

give the seal of approval to

railroad through

put into practice

bring into effect

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Verb

To champion or foster a cause

lend support to

pave the way for

pat on the back

ally oneself with

go on record for

be on the side of

take up the cudgels for

beat the drum for

give backing to

give a donation to

look on with favor

speak in favor of

be in favour of

receive favorably

give the nod to

take a shine to

speak favorably of

be on one's side

take a liking to

speak in favour of

collaborate with

run interference for

hold a brief for

campaign on behalf of

get on bandwagon

ride shotgun for

receive wholeheartedly

receive enthusiastically

be in collusion with

take one's side

take someone's part

throw in one's lot with

throw one's weight behind

be hand in glove with

further the interests of

give a boost to

offer recommendation

put in a good word for

offer a suggestion

look with favour on

speak highly of

think highly of

speak favourably of

big something up

put in a good word

look on with favour

oil the wheels of

express approval of

express admiration for

make a pitch for

give a big hand

hold a torch for

put in two cents

put on to something

bring the house down

give assistance to

do someone a favour

be of service to

do someone a service

bail someone out

open the door for

clear a path for

smooth the way for

smooth the path of

get stuck in with

assist the progress of

grease the wheels

give a leg up to

be a tower of strength to

lend a helping hand to

get someone out of a tight spot

go down the line for

put your faith in

go on the record for

be satisfied with

put your hands together

give a standing ovation

sing the praises of

give a round of applause

show your appreciation

express respect for

throw spotlight on

offer as a suggestion

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Verb

To cease to endorse

Verb

To ask someone to do something in an urgent manner

put the heat on

try to persuade

use pressure on

put pressure on

put the screws on

twist someone's arm

bring pressure to bear on

fire the imagination of

light a fire under

fire the enthusiasm of

put the squeeze on

use strong-arm tactics on

fire with enthusiasm

bring pressure to bear upon

propagandize^US

give the order to

give the command to

get someone going

propagandise^UK

request earnestly

put a bomb under

exert influence on

put under an obligation

act as a stimulus to

twist somebody's arm

talk someone into

drum up support

turn on the heat

bring someone round

ask authoritatively

saddle someone with

go on bended knee to

lumber someone with

land someone with

twist one's arm

forcefully suggest

recommend forcefully

bring force to bear on

have someone do something

strongly recommend

give the incentive to

bring into service

bring into play

act as a incentive to

act as an incentive to

breathe down someone's neck

go on bended knee

work into lather

put into action

excite sexually

make compulsory

spirit someone up

force somebody's hand

make an offer they can't refuse

request urgently

give one an idea

be responsible for

put someone up to something

argue in favour of

speak in favour of

plead in favour of

make an urgent request

have an effect on

have an impact on

make an earnest request

put on the alert

drum up support for

make of a mind to

make you of a mind to

change position

give a shot in the arm

give someone a kick

tighten the screws on

put the bite on

add fuel to fire

put the screws to

bring on oneself

leave the door open to

sow the seeds of

fan the flames of

rub the right way

lay it on thick

steamroller into

pressurize into

lay down the law

give directions

pull strings with

intimidate into

advance insistently

seek to influence

breathe life into

breathe new life into

give new life to

burden someone with

make yourself felt with

carry weight with

cut any ice with

wheedle someone into

throw weight around

press someone into

pressurize someone into

cause to believe

reason someone into

pressure someone into

leave someone no option but to

put the chill on

press your case

exert influence

try to influence

prod someone into

bring to senses

lead to believe

make a pitch for

bring pressure to bear

collaborate with

gain confidence of

be in collusion with

gather together

be hand in glove with

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Verb

To bestow legal or official authority to

gain certification

gain qualifications

be authorised^UK

be authorized^US

earn one's wings

be in the running

come through with flying colours

come up to snuff

give authority to

give permission to

give permission

give the go-ahead to

grant the right to

give someone the authority

give the green light to

give the thumbs up to

be a reason for

be a justification for

offer grounds for

be a defence of

meet the requirements

confer a right to

give the green light

give the go-ahead

grant authority to

grant authorization to

give authorization to

give a certificate to

give a diploma to

grant a permit to

give the right to

give a licence to

grant permission to

grant a licence to

give a permit to

be good reason for

give approval to

receive a degree

become a graduate

take an academic degree

give a blank cheque to

give the stamp of approval to

invest with power

give the means to

give the power to

be deserving of

give ground for

admit to office

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Verb

(arrive at) To reach (a conclusion or decision)

Verb

To provide an acceptable explanation for

make a case for

provide a justification for

provide an explanation for

make excuses for

give an explanation for

make acceptable

make allowances for

give reasons for

give an apologia for

provide a rationale for

give an explanation

show grounds for

come up with an explanation

paper over the cracks

give the rationale behind

speak on behalf of

speak in support of

vindicate oneself

exculpate oneself

clear the air about

exonerate oneself

absolve oneself

throw light upon

give an excuse for

give an alibi for

give a reason for

give a justification for

give a rationale for

intellectualise^UK

intellectualize^US

give good reason for

make allowances

come up with an explanation for

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Verb

To express approval or admiration of

speak highly of

sing the praises of

express admiration for

express approval of

pay respects to

say nice things about

show appreciation for

wax lyrical about

cry something up

go into raptures about

pat on the back

praise to the skies

take one's hat off to

throw bouquets at

look on with favour

big something up

rhapsodize over

go into raptures over

praise enthusiastically

crack someone up

crack something up

express delight over

rhapsodize about

be enthusiastic

go into raptures

go over the top

get all worked up

sing praises of

take off hat to

put on a pedestal

overstate the case

get carried away

make too much of

make a to-do over

show enthusiasm

wish happy returns

give a boost to

give a big cigar

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Verb

To predict, prophesy, or tell of future events

be an indication of

be a presage of

be a warning of

be the harbinger of

give a warning of

be a harbinger of

be symptomatic of

crystal ball it

see in the cards

be in the cards

be a symptom of

declare arrival

give warning of

indicate the coming of

see in one's mind's eye

see something coming

be a forerunner

be a precursor of

pave the way for

open the way for

be an early indication of

be the cause of

lead you to expect

come to the conclusion

be inclined to think

regard as likely

take for granted

contemplate the possibility of

draw the inference

take it as given

have sneaking suspicion

have a hunch of

be prepared for

be of the opinion

think it likely

give every indication of

show all the signs

lead one to expect

hold a probability of

give an indication of

hold probability

give good grounds for expecting

hold out hopes of

tell in advance

crystal-ball divine

see handwriting on wall

be given to understand

take as a hypothesis

philosophise^UK

have a sneaking suspicion

philosophize^US

have the feeling

be of the conviction

have as one's opinion

be under the impression

go out on a limb

take as gospel truth

get the picture

be led to believe

take something read

take something as given

take something for granted

formulate a theory

be of the opinion that

think it likely that

have an idea that

draw conclusions

take it as read

get the impression

contextualise^UK

feel in one's bones

contextualize^US

take something on board

venture a guess

have a funny feeling

draw a conclusion

come to understand

have a suspicion

have a sneaking feeling

form an opinion of

make a guess at

have a sneaking suspicion of

make an estimate of

jump to a conclusion

have a foreboding

have the impression

have funny feeling

become aware of

be conscious of

become conscious of

become conscious of the fact that

become cognizant of

be cognizant of

become aware of the fact that

have an aha moment

get through one's head

get the message

become conscious

be aware of the fact that

be conscious of the fact that

editorialize^US

editorialise^UK

express an opinion

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Verb

To feel a desire or liking for

have a craving for

have a yearning for

set one's heart on

take a liking to

be desperate for

have a fancy for

feel in need of

feel disposed to

be inclined toward

look forward to

have a preference for

be consumed with desire for

set your heart on

have a need for

have one's heart set on

await with pleasure

incline towards

anticipate with pleasure

lick your lips over

have your eye on

would give your eyeteeth for

count the days until

be unable to wait for

take a fancy to

have an urge for

feel the need for

thirstily await

be counting down the days to

have as a favourite

await with anticipation

vigorously await

thirstily anticipate

think more highly of

energetically await

actively anticipate

show favouritism towards

anticipate with gusto

ardently anticipate

be enthusiastic about

fervently anticipate

impatiently await

eagerly anticipate

earnestly await

await with gusto

be enthused about

expectantly anticipate

impatiently anticipate

await with enthusiasm

breathlessly anticipate

be interested in

enthusiastically await

enthusiastically anticipate

be gung ho about

fervently await

be impatient about

breathlessly await

vigorously anticipate

spiritedly anticipate

longingly anticipate

spiritedly await

be turned on to

hungrily anticipate

earnestly anticipate

longingly await

intently anticipate

anticipate with enthusiasm

have a bias towards

zealously anticipate

treat with partiality

be hung up about

expectantly await

hold in higher regard

energetically anticipate

zealously await

anticipate with anticipation

eat your heart out over

count the hours until

get a kick out of

have an inclination

desire intensely

be unable to wait

be consumed with desire

eat one's heart out

give eyeteeth for

have a hankering

would rather have

think preferable

would sooner have

be more partial to

take an interest in

feel inclined toward

thoroughly enjoy

take a shine to

take satisfaction in

derive pleasure from

find sexually attractive

be consumed with a desire

be consumed with the desire

have the hots for

have a thing about

have the horn for

have a thing for

have a crush on

set your heart upon

have an inclination for

feel inclined to

have the inclination for

have a passion for

discriminate between

come down in favour of

make up one's mind

feel a need for

eat one's heart out over

would give one's eyeteeth for

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