preapprove

or pre-ap·prove

[ pree-uh-proov ]

verb (used with object)

1. to consent or agree to in advance:

   Your teacher must preapprove your final project.

2. to give provisional consent or approval to or for:

   Have the bank preapprove you for a mortgage before you start looking for a house.

   Many lenders will pre-approve your auto loan application and allow you to finalize it later.

3. to read or view in advance in order to determine whether it can be published or broadcast:

   Moderators will have to preapprove all comments.

Word History and Origins

Origin of preapprove¹

pre- ( def ) + approve ( def )