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APPROVE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Approve.

How to pronounce approve:

UK

Approve - as a verb

Give sanction to

Example: "I approve of his educational policies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
o.k.okay11sanction10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
authorise12authorize21clear7pass6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disapprove18

Judge to be right or commendable; think well of

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disapprove18

Example Sentences

"I approve of your decision to apply for that job."
"The committee voted to approve the proposed budget."
"My parents finally approved of my choice to major in art."
"The supervisor must approve all expense reports before they are submitted."
"We need to wait for the city council to approve the construction project."
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Word Game Points

Is APPROVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, approve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APPROVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is APPROVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, approve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPROVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is APPROVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, approve is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPROVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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