Approved

/əˈpɹuːvd/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:19 pts8 letters

Definition of Approved

verb

  1. 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."

  2. 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."

  3. To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
  4. (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."

  5. To show to be worthy; to demonstrate the merits of.

adjective

  1. Having received approval.

    "Employees' approved expense claims will be reimbursed by the 4th of the following month."

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