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1. • • “Approve” can mean something different from “approve of”. “Approve” changes its meaning depending on whether or not we follow it with “of”. We use approve without “of” to show that someone agrees to – or allows – something. We usually use it in an official context.
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   What does approve mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! APPROVE definition: 1. to have a positive opinion of someone or something: 2. to accept, allow, or officially agree to…. Learn more.

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   What does approval mean in English?

   • Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. [transitive] approve something to officially agree to a plan, request, etc. The committee unanimously approved the plan. We hope that the proposals will soon be approved by the committee.

   approve verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

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   What does 'approve' mean?

   • The meaning of 'approve' was extended by late 14c. to mean 'regard or assent to (something) as good or superior; commend; sanction, endorse, confirm formally'. This is especially in reference to the actions of authorities, parliaments, etc.

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   What does 'transitive approve' mean?

   • [transitive] approve something to officially agree to a plan, request, etc. The committee unanimously approved the plan. We hope that the proposals will soon be approved by the committee. They approved the creation of a human resources development centre. His appointment has not been formally approved yet.

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   What does it mean to approve a treaty?

   • 1. To consent to officially or formally; confirm or sanction: The Senate approved the treaty. 2. To consider right or good: "He came to ask me ... whether I approved his choice altogether" (Jane Austen). 3. Obsolete To prove or attest. To show, feel, or express approval: We didn't approve of the decision.

   Approve - definition of approve by The Free Dictionary

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   What is the difference between approve and sanction?

   • Congress approved the proposed budget. approve, endorse, sanction, accredit, certify mean to have or express a favorable opinion of. approve often implies no more than this but may suggest considerable esteem or admiration. endorse suggests an explicit statement of support. sanction implies both approval and authorization.

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   Nov 10, 2011 · The meaning of APPROVE is to have or express a favorable opinion of. How to use approve in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Approve.

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   APPROVE definition: 1. to have a positive opinion of someone or something: 2. to accept, allow, or officially agree to…. Learn more.

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   APPROVE meaning: 1. to have a positive opinion of someone or something: 2. to accept, allow, or officially agree to…. Learn more.

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   The original sense was ‘prove, demonstrate’, later ‘corroborate, confirm’, hence ‘pronounce to be satisfactory’ (late Middle English). Definition of approve verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. To consent to officially or formally; confirm or sanction: The Senate approved the treaty. 2. To consider right or good: "He came to ask me ... whether I approved his choice altogether" (Jane Austen). 3. Obsolete To prove or attest. v.intr. To show, feel, or express approval: We didn't approve of the decision.

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   In english law|lang=en terms the difference between approve and approve is that approve is (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 while approve is (english law) to make profit of; to convert to one's own profit;—said especially of waste ...

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › approveAPPROVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to allow or officially agree to something: The council has approved plans for a new shopping centre. Fewer examples. They have approved the changes in principle. The board approved the sales plan. Under the new law, all new buildings must be approved by the local government.