Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for approve. Search instead for preapprovi.
Definitions

approve

[uh-proov] / əˈpruv /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Robinson voiced his concerns to his supervisor, who told him that he had to approve it.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

J&J Nursery, a facility owned by a state senator who helped approve the Stratos megaproject, is facing widespread calls for a boycott.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

That prompted the department to announce in April that it was closing its probe to pave the way for the Senate to approve Warsh’s confirmation.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Streeting indicated to the Sunday Times he is in favour of new licences and the government should approve them.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

I am not at all sure she’d approve of that, either.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




Vocabulary lists containing approve


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "approve" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com