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Definition of approve
approved
;approving
transitive verb
1 : to have or express a favorable opinion of couldn't approve such conduct
2a : to accept as satisfactory hopes she will approve the date of the meetingb : to give formal or official sanction (see 1sanction 4c) to : ratify Congress approved the proposed budget.
intransitive verb
: to take a favorable view doesn't approve of fighting
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Examples of approve in a Sentence
I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't approve.
The state has approved the building plans, so work on the new school can begin immediately.
Your supervisor must approve the report before it can be sent.
Recent Examples of approve from the Web
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The Assembly and the Senate approved the budget early Tuesday.
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As part of its budget plan, the legislature also approved a bill that includes about $8 billion to help pay down the backlog of unpaid bills, in part by issuing bonds.
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The project was first approved in 2005, but plans for the center go as far back as 2000.
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Trustees voted unanimously to approve the positions and expenditures.
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Republicans want Democrats to approve legislation freezing property taxes and cutting workers' compensation costs for businesses.
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The Village Board also will be asked to approve a combination liquor-video gaming license another business that hopes to open two locations in the village.
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The Legislature approved an extra $16 million for renovations.
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According to Gallup: 45 percent of men approve of the job the president is doing as compared to 32 percent of women Only 29 percent of those ages 18-29 approve of the president's job performance, according to Gallup.
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Origin and Etymology of approve
Middle English, from Anglo-French apruer, approver, from Latin approbare, from ad- + probare to prove — more at prove
Synonym Discussion of approve
APPROVE Defined for English Language Learners
approve
playDefinition of approve for English Language Learners
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: to believe that something or someone is good or acceptable
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: to officially accept (an idea, action, plan, etc.)
APPROVE Defined for Kids
approve
playDefinition of approve for Students
approved
;approving
1 : to think of as good I don't approve of the way those children behave.
2 : to accept as satisfactory The school committee approved the new curriculum.
Law Dictionary
approve
Legal Definition of approve
approved
approving
: to give formal or official sanction to : ratify Congress approved the proposed budget
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