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pre·ap·prove | \ ˌprē-ə-ˈprüv 
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\variants:
or pre-approve
preapproved or pre-approved; preapproving or pre-approving
Definition of preapprove
: to approve (something or someone) in advance
The bank preapproved the loan. We were preapproved for the loan.
Other Words from preapprove
preapproval \ ˌprē-ə-ˈprü-vəl \ or pre-approval noun, plural preapprovals or pre-approvals
\ or pre-approval noun, plural preapprovals or pre-approvals
mortgage preapprovals
the preapproval process
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preapprove
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of preapprove
: to say that you will say yes to (someone or something) when a final or official request is made : to approve (someone or something) in advance
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The first known use of preapprove was in 1654
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