APPROVE Meaning and
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To approve means to formally or officially accept, endorse, or give consent to something. It involves expressing agreement or support for a person, action, idea, plan, or decision. When someone approves of something, they consider it satisfactory, valid, or appropriate. It can also refer to the act of granting permission or authorization for something to occur.
In a formal sense, approval often involves an official evaluation of a document or request to ensure compliance with specific standards or requirements. For example, a project proposal may need to be approved by a governing body before it can proceed. Approvals can also take place in various contexts such as the workplace, legal proceedings, or personal relationships.
To approve entails considering something worthy of support or agreement. It may involve a judgment of quality, acceptability, or desirability. For instance, a manager might approve of an employee's performance or a teacher may approve of a student's essay.
Approval can be expressed in different ways, including through verbal communication, written documents, or formal signatures. Thi
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To be pleased with; to like; to commend.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of APPROVE
The word approve originated from the Latin word approbare, which is a combination of ad- meaning to or toward and probus meaning good or honest. In Latin, approbare referred to the act of proving or testing something to be good, reliable, or trustworthy. Through the influence of Old French, the word eventually entered Middle English as approven in the 14th century, and then it evolved into its modern form approve.
Idioms with the word APPROVE
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approve of someone or something
The idiom "approve of someone or something" means to have a positive opinion or favorable attitude towards a person or something. It implies agreement, support, or endorsement.
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approve of sm or sth
The idiom "approve of someone or something" means to have a positive opinion or favorable judgment towards a person or something. It implies agreement, acceptance, or endorsement of someone's actions, behavior, or choices.
Similar spelling words for APPROVE
Conjugate verb Approve
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