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approve

/əˈpruːv/
ap · prove ə · ˈpruːv
English Definition
v. to officially agree to or accept as satisfactory
中文释义
批准，同意
Significado en Español
aprobar, aceptar
한국어 뜻
승인하다, 동의하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phê duyệt, đồng ý
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Example Sentence

The manager approved the new budget.

经理批准了新的预算。

Synonyms
authorize endorse sanction
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “approve”:

  1. A reject
  2. B oppose
  3. C veto
  4. D endorse
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D — endorse. “approve” means v. to officially agree to or accept as satisfactory

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The manager must ______ the plan before any of the work can begin.

  1. A reject
  2. B refuse
  3. C forbid
  4. D approve
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D — approve. “approve” means v. to officially agree to or accept as satisfactory

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Common questions about “approve”

What does “approve” mean?

approve — v. to officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. In Chinese: 批准，同意.

How do you pronounce “approve”?

approve is pronounced /əˈpruːv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ap · prove.

How do you use “approve” in a sentence?

The manager approved the new budget. (经理批准了新的预算。)

What are synonyms for “approve”?

authorize, endorse, sanction — all close in meaning to approve (v. to officially agree to or accept as satisfactory).

Is “approve” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. approve appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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