APPROVING
/ʌˈpɹuv.ɪŋ/
17
Scrabble
22
WWF
A(1) P(3) P(3) R(1) O(1) V(4) I(1) N(1) G(2)
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Definition
/ʌˈpɹuv.ɪŋ/
verb
- To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.“Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial.”
- To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.“We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision.”
- To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
- (followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.“Her mother never approves of any of her boyfriends. She thinks nobody is good enough for her little girl.”
- To show to be worthy; to demonstrate the merits of.
verb
- (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.
adjective
- Expressing approbation; commending“She flashed an approving smile.”
Source: Wiktionary
