21+ Words that rhyme with approve

Approve is a 2-syllable word with 21 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are disapprove, move, groove. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of approve

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

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1 syllable

2 syllables

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Examples of "approve" in lyrics

See how approve is used at the end of a line in 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

What do these rhymes mean?

disapprove
consider bad or wrong deem wrong or inappropriate; "I disapprove of her child rearing methods"
disprove
prove to be false; "The physicist disproved his colleagues' theories"
groove
a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph
improve
to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes" get better; "The weather improved toward evening"
move
the act of deciding to do something; "he didn't make a move to help

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "approve" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like disapprove, move, groove create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "approve" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with approve?
Words that rhyme with approve include: disapprove, move, groove, improve, disprove, remove, behoove, prove, reprove, countermove, and 11 more.
How many syllables does approve have?
Approve has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with approve?
There are 21 words that rhyme with approve: 21 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for approve in a song?
The strongest rhymes for approve in songwriting are disapprove, move, groove. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with approve?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with approve include disapprove, move, groove, improve, disprove. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: move, groove; 1-syllable: improve, disprove; 2-syllable: disapprove, countermove. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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