approve
verb (used with object)
to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably.
approving
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present participleof approve.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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GE Vernova also doubled its share repurchase authorization this month, with its board approving an increase to $20 billion, up from $10 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
What we now know is the government is approving drilling of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, about 150 miles east of Aberdeen.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
The California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, is a state law from 1970 that requires state and local agencies to evaluate the environmental impact of proposed projects before approving them.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Raman voted for three city budgets that funded the program, approving $300 million in 2023 alone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
“It’s a very nice zoo,” Ruby says with an approving nod.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
