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APPROVED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Approved.

How to pronounce approved:

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Approved - as an adjective satellite

Established by authority; given authoritative approval

Example: "A list of approved candidates"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sanctioned13

Approved - as a verb

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

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

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

Example: "We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision."

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

(followed by "of") to consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.

Example: "Her mother never approves of any of her boyfriends. she thinks nobody is good enough for her little girl."

To show to be worthy; to demonstrate the merits of.

(english law) to make profit of; to convert to one's own profit — said especially of waste or common land appropriated by the lord of the manor.

Approved - as an adjective

Having received approval.

Example: "Employees' approved expense claims will be reimbursed by the 4th of the following month."

Example Sentences

"I need to get approved for a loan."
"The approved candidates will move on to the next round of interviews."
"Only approved vendors are allowed to sell their products at the event."
"The approved documents are ready to be filed."
"Make sure to follow the approved guidelines when completing the project."
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Word Game Points

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

APPROVED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is APPROVED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, approved is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPROVED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is APPROVED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, approved is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPROVED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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