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

In low doses, the kratom plant is promoted as giving users greater alertness and physical energy but it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for medical use. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Radiation safety authorities approved the initial STUK evaluation in August 2026, paving the way for the government to grant an operating license valid through 2070. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Experts are hopeful that these drugs can fill a significant unmet medical need, as the FDA has not approved a new medication for alcohol use disorder in two decades. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 22 Oct. 2026

Hormone therapy—including the estrogen patch, pill, and vaginal cream—is FDA-approved for managing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026

The project requires a zoning change and needs to be approved by the Chicago Planning Commission. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Any change would ultimately have to be approved by the voters, something Loy acknowledged could be difficult after Republicans’ recent losses at the ballot box. — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 15 Oct. 2026

Meiner is pushing the city to work with other Florida mayors to advocate directly with the state legislature to possibly amend or repeal the Live Local Act, which was approved Wednesday night. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

The Boise City Council approved the final permit for the project just two weeks ago. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026