Background for approving

approving

/ʌˈpɹuv.ɪŋ/

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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."

attitude value character moral

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verb

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

Examples :

"The teacher approvingly showed the class her calculations to prove the correct answer. "

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verb

(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."

attitude moral mind character

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verb

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

Examples :

"The teacher's example project, meticulously designed, approvingly demonstrated the correct technique for solving the math problem. "

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verb

(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 lord of the manor was approving the common land by fencing it off and using it to graze his own cattle, effectively making a profit for himself from what was once shared. "

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adjective

Expressing approbation; commending

Examples :

"She flashed an approving smile."

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