approved
əˈpruːvd
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Definition of approved - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
acceptanceaccepted as appropriate in a specific situation
  • We followed the approved procedure for emergencies.
accepted endorsed sanctioned
2.
officially sanctionedofficially accepted or agreed upon
  • The project was finally approved by the committee..
accepted authorized certified
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Expressions with approved

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official set of names or things accepted for use or participation
We must choose a supplier from the approved list provided by the company.
properly authorized or sanctioned
The contract is duly approved by the legal department.
label showing that a document was checked carefully and formally accepted
The contract was stamped read and approved before both parties signed it.
officially accepted or allowed by the government
He attended a state-approved driving school.
social worker trained in mental health, approved by local authority
The approved social worker assessed the patient's need for hospitalization.
historical institution for young offenders' care and education
He was sent to an approved school for theft.

Origin of approved

Latin, approbare (to assent to)

Terms with approved included in their meaning

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permission
accepted or approved by someone in charge
social custom
used to say something is seen as normal and approved
agriculture
farm that grows plants or raises animals using approved natural methods only
acceptance
considered normal or approved by most people
approved
received with approval or favor
official approval
officially acknowledged or approved
rejected
not accepted or approved
approval
not accepted or approved

Examples of approved in a sentence

  • Only approved vendors can supply goods to the company.
  • The medication is approved for use.
  • The design was approved by the board.

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  1. French:approuvé, ...
  2. German:genehmigt, ...
  3. Italian:approvato, ...
  4. Spanish:aprobado, ...
  5. Portuguese:aprovado, ...
  6. Chinese:批准的, ...
  7. Japanese:承認された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعْتَمَد, مُوافَق عليه, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאוּשָׁר, ...
  10. Russian:утвержденный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:затверджений, схвалений, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वीकृत, मंजूर, ...
approve
əˈpruv

Definition of approve - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
personal opinionregard something as good or satisfactory
  • She approves of his decision to study abroad.
endorse sanction support
2.
consentgive formal consent to something
  • The board will approve the new policy next week..
agree authorize consent
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think something or someone is good or acceptable
My parents do not approve of my friends.

Origin of approve

Latin, approbare (to approve)

Examples of approve in a sentence

  • Parents often approve of educational trips for children.
  • The committee will approve the budget tomorrow.
  • The manager must approve all leave requests.

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  1. French:approuver, donner son accord, ...
  2. German:billigen, genehmigen, ...
  3. Italian:approvare, ...
  4. Spanish:aprobar, dar el visto bueno, ...
  5. Portuguese:aprovar, consentir, ...
  6. Chinese:赞同, 批准, ...
  7. Japanese:承認する, 許可する, ...
  8. Arabic:يوافق, وافَقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַסְכִּים, לְאַשֵּׁר, ...
  10. Russian:одобрять, одобрить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:схвалювати, затвердити, ...
  12. Hindi:अच्छा मानना, मंजूरी देना, ...
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