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approve

/əˈpɹuːv/

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verb

Genehmigen, billigen

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

Examples :

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

Obwohl wir damit nicht einverstanden sind, müssen wir das vom Kriegsgericht verhängte Urteil dennoch genehmigen.

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verb

Billigen, gutheißen

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

Examples :

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

Wir billigen die Maßnahme der Regierung, denn es ist eine ausgezeichnete Entscheidung.

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verb

Beweißen, nachweisen

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

Examples :

"The student's project, with its detailed diagrams and calculations, proved/approved the hypothesis about plant growth. "

Das Projekt des Studenten mit seinen detaillierten Diagrammen und Berechnungen bewies die Hypothese über das Pflanzenwachstum.

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verb

Billigen, gutheißen

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

Examples :

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

Ihre Mutter billigt keinen ihrer Freunde. Sie denkt, niemand sei gut genug für ihr kleines Mädchen.

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verb

Billigen, gutheißen

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

Examples :

"The teacher's rigorous grading process approved the student's hard work and dedication, showcasing the student's exceptional skills. "

Der strenge Bewertungsprozess des Lehrers billigte die harte Arbeit und das Engagement des Schülers und zeigte die außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten des Schülers.

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verb

Sich zunutze machen

(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.

Examples :

"The landlord approved the unused land behind the school, converting it into a parking lot for his own use. "

Der Vermieter machte sich das ungenutzte Land hinter der Schule zunutze und wandelte es in einen Parkplatz für seine eigene Nutzung um.

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