The difference between Approbation and Liking

When used as nouns, approbation means the act of approving, whereas liking means a like.


check bellow for the other definitions of Approbation and Liking

  1. Approbation as a noun:

    The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.

  1. Liking as a verb:

  1. Liking as a noun:

    A like; a predilection.

  2. Liking as a noun (archaic):

    Approval.

    Examples:

    "goods bought on liking"