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approvable
[ uh-proo-vuh-buhl ]
/ əˈpru və bəl /
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adjective
capable of being approved.
worthy of being approved; commendable.
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OTHER WORDS FROM approvable
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How to use approvable in a sentence
Whereas notwithstanding the solid reason or confirmed experience of any man, is very approvable in what profession soever.
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne (Volume 1 of 3)|Thomas BrowneAnd is, in fact, approvable as a practical officer and soldier, by the strictest judge then living.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. IX. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle