Definition

Verb: - To show one's approval, to show one's support: To express agreement or endorsement, often through a gesture, action, or statement. It indicates a positive stance towards an idea, action, or person.

Usage

This verb is used to describe the act of expressing agreement or support. It is often followed by the preposition "với" (with) to specify the object of the approval. - It is used in formal discussions, meetings, or public statements. - It can describe both verbal and non-verbal expressions of support (e.g., nodding, applauding).

Usage Examples

• (Everyone looked at him as if to show their approval.)
• (The delegate showed approval for the new proposal.)
• (She nodded to show her agreement when hearing the plan.)

Advanced Usage

• "biểu đồng tình một cách công khai": to show one's approval publicly.

  • Họ biểu đồng tình một cách công khai với chính sách của chính phủ. (They publicly showed their approval of the government's policy.)

• "biểu đồng tình bằng hành động cụ thể": to show support through concrete actions.

  • Công ty biểu đồng tình bằng hành động cụ thể là tài trợ cho dự án. (The company showed its support through the concrete action of sponsoring the project.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đồng tình (verb): To agree, to concur. This is the core concept without the explicit "showing" aspect.

  • Tôi hoàn toàn đồng tình với quan điểm của bạn. (I completely agree with your point of view.)

• Sự đồng tình (noun): Agreement, approval.

  • Sự đồng tình của hội đồng là rất quan trọng. (The council's approval is very important.)

• Ủng hộ (verb): To support, to back. This is a broader term for support, which can include approval but also active assistance.

  • Chúng tôi ủng hộ nỗ lực của các bạn. (We support your efforts.)

Synonyms

• Tán thành (verb): To approve, to endorse. Often used in formal contexts like voting.
• Chấp thuận (verb): To consent, to approve. Implies official or authoritative agreement.

Related Phrases

• Biểu lộ sự đồng tình: To express agreement. A more descriptive phrase with a similar meaning.

  • Anh ấy biểu lộ sự đồng tình bằng một nụ cười. (He expressed his agreement with a smile.)

• Tỏ ý đồng tình: To indicate agreement.

  • Bà chủ tịch tỏ ý đồng tình bằng cách giơ tay. (The chairperson indicated her agreement by raising her hand.)

verb

1. To show one's approval, to show one's support
   • mọi người nhìn anh ta như để biểu đồng tình
     everyone looked at him as if to show their approval