approve

CEFRB1

/əˈpɹuːv/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To officially accept or agree to something.

  2. 02

    verb

    To think something is good or acceptable.

Examples

  • I entirely approve of what you say.

  • I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.

  2. To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.

  3. To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

More examples

In context

  • I approve of your plan.

  • 1812–1818, Lord Byron, Child Harolde's Piligrimage 'T is an old lesson; Time approves it true.

  • Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial.

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The board members will blank the proposed budget only after reviewing all expenses.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English aproven, appreoven, appreven, apreven, borrowed from Old French aprover, approver, approuvir, appreuver (“to approve”), from Latin approbō, from ad + probō (“to esteem as good, approve, prove”). Doublet of approbate. By surface analysis, ad- + prove.