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Main Entry:
ap·prove Pronunciation: \ə-ˈ
prüv\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): ap·proved; ap·prov·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French apruer, approver, from Latin approbare, from ad- + probare to prove — more at prove
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1: obsolete : prove , attest
2: to have or express a favorable opinion of
3a: to accept as satisfactory
b: to give formal or official sanction to : ratify (Congress approved the proposed budget)
intransitive verb
: to take a favorable view (doesn't approve of fighting)
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