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- pronunciation:
pruv
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- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
approves, approving, approved |
| definition 1: |
When someone approves something, they say that it is fine or right.
If Jon's mom approves the plan, his family is going to go camping out west this summer.- synonyms:
- OK
- similar words:
- accept, favor, recommend
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| definition 2: |
When you approve of something, you think it is an OK thing or an OK idea.
Emma held up the kitten she wanted, and her mom and her sister approved. Emma was glad because she really wanted that kitten.Terence's mother doesn't approve of video games. She wants him to read more books.- synonyms:
- consent
- antonyms:
- disapprove
- similar words:
- agree, allow, subscribe
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| definition 3: |
When the government approves something, it means that they have studied it or tested it in some way and they think it is OK. If a bank approves someone's loan, it means that they have looked carefully at this person's ability to pay back the loan, and they have decided to say yes to lending him or her the money.
The company invented a new drug for the disease, but the government has not approved it yet. If the government approves it, doctors will be able to give it to their patients.- synonyms:
- authorize, confirm
- antonyms:
- veto
- similar words:
- adopt, pass, permit, recognize, subscribe
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| related words: |
admire, allow, compliment, confirm, let, nod |
| derivations: |
approving (adj.), approvingly (adv.) |
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