Approving
/ʌˈpɹuv.ɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:22 pts9 letters
Definition of Approving
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
adjective
- Expressing approbation; commending
"She flashed an approving smile."
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