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approve Definition and Meaning in English (approve definition)

verb
Synonyms:agreesanctionendorse
Quick Answer • Definition

Approve definition: To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.

Definitions of Approve

  1. 1verb

    To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.

  2. 2verb

    To think that someone or something is good or acceptable.

Example Sentences

business

“The committee will approve the budget next week.”

casual

“My parents don't approve of my career choice.”

business

“The manager needs to approve all expenses.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseapproved
present participleapproving
nounapproval
agent nounapprover
adjectiveapprovable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

approve ofphrasal_verb

To think that someone or something is good or acceptable.

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Approve definition: To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.
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'Approve' translates to 'approve' in English. Approve definition: To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.
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