approve
verb (used with object)
to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably.
well-approved
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a word derived from
approve.
Example Sentences
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If I had been after knowledge useful in the schools, no doubt I should have been obliged to consult a choice collection of well-approved books across the way in the camera of the Radcliffe.
From An American at Oxford by Corbin, John
Their well-approved prowess by none could be denied.
From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown
Anent which heresies, it were good ye read 'The Snake in the Grass' or 'The Foot out of the Snare,' being both well-approved tracts, touching these doctrines.
From Redgauntlet by Scott, Walter, Sir
All the beauty of fair women, the gallantry of brave men, and the gaiety of well-approved wits could compass, perpetually surrounded his majesty, making the royal palace a lordly pleasure house.
From Royalty Restored by Molloy, J. Fitzgerald (Joseph Fitzgerald)
XIV A well-approved warrior was master Hildebrand, Yet took he, on his message, nor shield nor sword in hand, For all in peaceful fashion to seek the guests he meant.
From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown
