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
ap·prov·a·bil·i·ty, nounap·prov·a·bly, adverbun·ap·prov·a·ble, adjectiveun·ap·prov·a·bly, adverbWords nearby approvable
approbative, appropriable, appropriacy, appropriate, appropriation, approvable, approval, approve, approved school, approved social worker, approver
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Example sentences from the Web for approvable
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