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- pronunciation:
pruv
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
approves, approving, approved |
| definition 1: |
to give official sanction to.
The Senate approved the legislation.It was a popular interpretation of the poem, but one that the poet never approved.- synonyms:
- accredit, authorize, certify, confirm, endorse, ratify, sanction
- antonyms:
- disapprove, reject, veto
- similar words:
- adopt, affirm, clear, enact, pass, permit, recognize, subscribe, underwrite
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| definition 2: |
to consider or declare (something) good or right.
If your mother approves it, you may stay up past your bedtime tonight.- synonyms:
- endorse, OK, sanction
- antonyms:
- condemn, disapprove
- similar words:
- accept, favor, recommend
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| related words: |
acclaim, accord, accredit, admire, allow, compliment, confirm, credit, grant, hail, let |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to show approval or think favorably of something or someone.
We heartily approve of the changes you propose.She doesn't approve of her daughter's new friends.Since everyone approves, let's go ahead with the plan.- synonyms:
- consent
- antonyms:
- disapprove
- similar words:
- agree, allow, assent, hold, subscribe, sympathize
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| related words: |
acclaim, choose, like, nod |
adverb + (v.)approve
formally, heartily, narrowly, officially, overwhelmingly, personally, recently, routinely, tentatively, unanimously
(v.)approve
+ noun
adoption,
agreement,
amendment,
application,
appointment,
ballot,
ban,
bankruptcy,
bill,
bond,
bonus,
budget,
charter,
compensation,
compromise,
constitution,
contract,
deal,
decree,
draft,
ethics,
expenditure,
export,
funding,
handling,
hike,
impeachment,
increase,
initiative,
legislation,
license,
loan,
marijuana,
measure,
merger,
nomination,
ordinance,
package,
permit,
petition,
plan,
project,
proposal,
purchase,
recommendation,
referendum,
regulator,
release,
request,
resolution,
review,
revision,
sale,
settlement,
spending,
textbook,
transaction,
transfer,
treaty,
use,
vaccine,
vote,
waiver,
zoning
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| derivations: |
approving (adj.), approvingly (adv.) |
The word approve
contains the following parts:
ap-
Latin
prefix
that means to, toward
  More about this word part:
The prefix ap-
occurs in Latin loanwords. It is an assimilated form of ad- used before roots beginning with "p." See ad-.
Example words:
prob, prov, -prove
Latin
root
that means good; test, prove
Example words:
approbation, approve, disapprobation, disapproval, disapprove, disprove, probable, probably, probate, probation, probity, reprobate
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