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- pronunciation:
pruv
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
approves, approving, approved |
| definition 1: |
to consider good or right.
If your mother approves it, you may stay up past your bedtime tonight.- synonyms:
- endorse, OK, sanction
- antonyms:
- condemn
- similar words:
- accept, favor, recommend
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| definition 2: |
to accept and allow officially.
The town council approved a new building plan.- synonyms:
- authorize, confirm, endorse, ratify, sanction
- antonyms:
- veto
- similar words:
- adopt, affirm, clear, enact, pass, permit, recognize, subscribe
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| definition 3: |
to show approval or think well of something or someone.
He does not approve of people who smoke.Since everyone approves, let's go ahead with this plan.- synonyms:
- consent
- antonyms:
- disapprove
- similar words:
- agree, allow, assent, subscribe
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| related words: |
acclaim, accord, admire, allow, compliment, confirm, credit, grant, let, like, nod |
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| derivations: |
approving (adj.), approvingly (adv.) |
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