preapprove

verb

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

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: 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

mortgage preapprovals the preapproval process

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“Preapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preapprove. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.

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preapprove

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English 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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