approve
verb (used with object)
to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably.
approved
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past participleof approve.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof approve.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
approveverb (used with object)to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably.
Example Sentences
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Baldwin said its board has already approved the deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
It released a new tablet form of Wegovy in the United States in January, and the pill was recently approved for use in Europe.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Another said: "Staggering - how did that get approved?"
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
The Camarillo Planning Commission initially approved the development project in 2023, with the location slated to open in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Mama’s worried that our American stomachs won’t be able to handle anything but filtered water, home-cooked meals, and a handful of approved restaurants.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
