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APPROVES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Approves.

Approves - 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

"The committee approves the budget for the upcoming fiscal year."
"The board approves the proposed changes to the company's bylaws."
"The school approves applications from students who meet the admission criteria."
"The supervisor approves the employee's request for time off."
"The government approves the licensing of new pharmaceutical drugs."
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Word Game Points

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

APPROVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is APPROVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, approves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPROVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is APPROVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, approves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPROVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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