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Approve Definition & Meaning

approve
verb
  1. give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"
  2. judge to be right or commendable; think well of

"Approve" in song lyrics

See how approve is used in real songs:

  • "The FCC did not approve..."
    Akir f/ Abiodun, Amin Joseph — This is Your Life (Pt. 2)
  • "Democratically elected but we didn't approve"
    Flobots — Same Thing
  • "the culture ain't approve"
    Lecrae — Rebel Intro

Usage tips for "approve"

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Frequently asked questions

What does approve mean?
give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies" judge to be right or commendable; think well of
What part of speech is approve?
Approve is a verb.
How many definitions does approve have?
Approve has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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