approve
verb (used with object)
to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably.
has approved
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present perfectof approve (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It has approved an additional $400 million in investments now through the end of next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
The FDA has approved the first drug designed to directly treat Alexander disease, an extremely rare neurological disorder that progressively damages the nervous system and can be fatal.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
This might lead Australians to think Adidas is associated with White Fox and has approved of the design, the documents claim.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
She said the versions lawmakers passed — and Newsom has approved — could create “more barriers” than currently exist for community colleges moving to provide new degree programs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
And sure enough, the student council has approved a thousand dollars for the staging and production of the musical Tiny Dancer.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
