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approved

/əˈpɹuːvd/

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verb

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."

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verb

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."

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verb

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

Examples :

"She approved her cooking skills by preparing a delicious meal for her family. "

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(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."

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verb

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

Examples :

"The student approved himself as a capable leader by organizing the successful school fundraiser. "

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(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 profit. "

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adjective

Having received approval.

Examples :

"The approved budget allows us to buy new books for the library. "

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