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approve

Pronunciation: [əˈpruːv]

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Learn how to use approve in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to say that you like something or think it is good. When you approve of something, it means you support it or agree with it. For example, if your teacher likes a project you made, she might say she approves of it.

Example

My parents approve of my decision to study art in college.

Example

She does not approve of how he treats his friends.

Example

Do you think the principal will approve our idea for the school event?

Context: “reach agreement”

(verb) to officially accept or agree to something that has been proposed. This is often used in business or formal situations. For example, if a group of people makes a plan and everyone agrees, they approve it together.

Example

The board approved the new budget after a long discussion.

Example

The committee did not approve the changes to the policy.

Example

Did the team approve the proposal for the new project?

How to pronounce approve

Pronunciation: [əˈpruːv]

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