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approved

verb

Form of approve , past tense of approve.

Simple meaning

To regard as good.

Pronunciation

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uhproovd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

əpˈɹuvd

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Definition

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verb

  1. past tense of approve

    To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.

  2. past tense of approve

    To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

  3. past tense of approveintransitivefollowed by "of"

    To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.

  4. past tense of approve

    Give sanction to

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.

Used this way, approved is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • approveverbBase word

    Give sanction to.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • approvernounPerson or profession

    An authority with power to approve.

  • approvalnounDerived noun

    The formal act of approving.

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