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

2 of 2

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

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

The biggest mistake leaders make with advocacy programs is providing pre-approved copy that sounds corporate. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 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

The bill also offers money to local governments to develop pre-approved housing designs, or pattern books, which would help speed up local construction approvals. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

And how about the calls about approved loans? — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026

Kreyling’s companies are not pre-approved vendors by the Department of Education. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026

The city is now working on a plan to create pre-approved parklet designs on California Avenue, improve bike amenities and implement other changes that would make the outdoor dining areas feel more permanent. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

Understand your credit score, set a budget and get pre-approved for a mortgage to strengthen your position as a buyer. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026

Verb

It was approved by the City Council in January 2024, after some back-and-forth, as part of a new use agreement that gives the foundation access 50 days a year and allows the city the remainder of the scheduling. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026

After 16 days in detention, the government had approved the petition for Wilber’s release. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Based on polling data conducted by an external firm, Los Rios Vice Chancellor Mario Rodriguez said the district has a fair shot at getting the bond approved this time. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

The building’s height of 240 feet, or 20 stories, and the project’s use of a construction crane were approved in June, according to federal records. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Commissioners approved a two-month continuance of the item at Wednesday’s meeting so that residents can have further conversations with developers. — Emily Holshouser july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

During Thursday evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously, and with no additional discussion, approved Johnston’s exit agreement and named Assistant County Administrator Alan Howze as his replacement for the rest of the year. — Sofi Zeman july 2, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

The celebration comes 250 years after delegates in Philadelphia approved the Declaration, setting in motion what would become the world's oldest continuing experiment in self-government. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 July 2026

In February, the US Department of Energy approved the safety framework for the project through the Authorization Request for Kaleidos documentation. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026