Approve
/əˈpruːv/
Definitions
- (v.) To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
The board will approve the new policy at the next meeting.
- (v.) To give formal sanction or authorization to a document or action.
The governor must approve the bill before it becomes law.
Forms
- approves
- approved
- approving
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Commentary
Use 'approve' to denote formal acceptance or sanction, particularly in official or legal contexts.
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