approved (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈpruːvd/

Definition

Officially accepted or agreed to, often after careful consideration.

Examples

• The committee approved the budget for the new park.

• Her loan application was finally approved by the bank.

• The design was approved by the client with minor changes.

How to Use approved

approve of (prepositional phrase)

To have a positive opinion about someone or something. — "She doesn't approve of his lifestyle."

approve (something) (collocation)

To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. — "The council will approve the plans next week."

Synonyms of approved

Words with a similar meaning to approved:

• OK'd
• accepted
• sanctioned
• ratified

Antonyms of approved

Words with the opposite meaning to approved:

• rejected
• denied
• disapproved

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary