CEFR B1

approved

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: OK'd, accepted, sanctioned, ratified

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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."

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