American English pronunciation
How to pronounce approving
IPA transcription: [əp'ɹuvɪŋ]
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Noun
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the formal act of approving
“he gave the project his blessing”
“his decision merited the approval of any sensible person”
Verb
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give sanction to
“I approve of his educational policies”
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judge to be right or commendable; think well of
Adjective
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expressing or manifesting praise or approval
“approbative criticism”
“an affirmative nod”
Usage examples
- He was especially disapproving of Ukrainian settlement.
- The admin team is approving your claim and will be in touch.
- In doing so she smashed the stereotype of the disapproving, judgmental, past-it, old person.
- Countries that signed the Convention become Parties by ratifying, accepting or approving it.
- President Eisenhower was very cautious in approving Plumbbob due to public concern.
- However, examples of Congress approving a state action that alienated land are rare indeed.
- Approving, if necessary, the administration of the Managing Committee.