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.
Origin and Etymology of approve
Middle English, from Anglo-French apruer, approver, from Latin approbare, from ad- + probare to prove — more at prove
First Known Use: 14th century
Synonym Discussion of approve
APPROVE Defined for English Language Learners
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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
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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.
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Legal Definition of approve
approved
approving
: to give formal or official sanction to : ratify Congress approved the proposed budget
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