English

approve

əˈpruv, əˈpruːv, əˈpɹuːv
Meaning: to officially agree to or accept as satisfactory; to believe something is good
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: əˈpruːv, əˈpɹuːv

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base approve
3rd person singular present approves
Present participle approving
Past approved
Will future will approve
Going-to future going to approve
Imperative negative don't approve / do not approve

Example sentences

The manager will approve your request once he reviews the details.
The boards finally approved the merger between the two energy groups.
The boards finally approved the merger between the two energy groups.
The new drug underwent rigorous testing before it was approved.
The new drug underwent rigorous testing before it was approved.
The city council approved the massive redevelopment plan for the old industrial district.
The city council approved the massive redevelopment plan for the old industrial district.
The new pharmaceutical was approved for clinical trials.
The new pharmaceutical was approved for clinical trials.

Usage Notes

Can be used with an object ('approve the plan') or with 'of' ('approve of your choice').

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