Synonyms of approved

approved 1 of 2

adjective

as in official

Related Words

• official
• sanctioned
• conclusive
• correct
• decisive
• accurate
• classical
• comprehensive
• authoritative
• definitive
• complete
• exhaustive
• classic
• magisterial
• thorough

approved

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verb

past tense of approve

as in ratified

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

as soon as the pond project was approved, the bulldozers were at the site

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ratified
• confirmed
• finalized
• endorsed
• accepted
• authorized
• sanctioned
• signed
• acknowledged
• accredited
• formalized
• warranted
• cleared
• affirmed
• approbated
• homologated
• certified
• validated
• blessed
• passed
• permitted
• licensed
• initialed
• allowed
• enabled
• OK'd
• legalized
• canonized
• sanctified
• reapproved
• rubber-stamped
• signed off (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• rejected
• disapproved
• vetoed
• disallowed
• declined
• prohibited
• turned down
• banned
• proscribed
• forbade
• enjoined
• negatived
• ignored
• refused
• disregarded
• neglected
• overlooked
• interdicted
• illegalized
• rebutted
• spurned
• rebuffed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of approved

Adjective

Historically, immigration authorities exercised prosecutorial discretion to avoid arresting or deporting individuals with pending or approved SIJS applications. — Rebecca Gelpi-Ufret, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, the digital labor will need approved sources, permissions, monitoring, calibration and bounded authority. — Dr. Timothy J. Giardino, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

However, some pre-approved sellers can continue to sell related parts like control units, crash sensors, diagnostic modules, and passenger sensors. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

Buying a non-approved coin or taking the metal home can trigger a taxable distribution, plus additional taxes or penalties. — USA Today, 28 July 2026

The key to ending any infectious disease outbreak, especially one for which there's no approved vaccine, like the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is getting slightly ahead of the virus. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 July 2026

Get pre-approved Equally important is getting prepared financially. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 21 July 2026

Kansas is one of 21 states that rely on governors selecting appointees from a pre-approved list of candidates screened by nominating commissions, a Star analysis found. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Ahead, find the five bright July nail colors that belong on your radar, with pro-approved polishes to shop. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Verb

Missouri advocates are seeking to repeal a constitutional amendment voters approved two years ago, while Virginia opponents are working to keep a new amendment out of their state constitution. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026

It was approved by voters into the county charter in 2004 in an effort to preserve the area’s rural character and prevent high-density sprawl from stretching toward the Brevard County line. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Renters’ credit proposals reviewed but not approved by lawmakers last year would cost anywhere from $200 million to $575 million annually. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

In August, council members approved a broader parks-security plan that could include additional cameras, lighting and other safety measures. — Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026

His resignation was announced hours before the rail authority board approved the environment clearance for the last 33-mile leg of the route from Anaheim to Los Angeles. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

The board approved all agenda items related to moving forward with that section of the project. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Olathe pledge to Chiefs project Also in February, the Olathe City Council approved a local pledge from a 165-acre area off College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road, where the new team headquarters and training facility are expected to go. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Lago himself has previously approved the variance with other commissioners, Boutin said. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026