approve
From Old French 'aprover', based on Latin 'approbare', meaning to test or to affirm.
VERB
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[/əˈpruːv/en-US]
To approve means to officially accept or agree to something. It often involves confirming that something meets certain standards or criteria, indicating a positive judgment. This term is frequently used in formal contexts, such as in official approvals of documents, plans, or proposals.
| past | present_participle | third_person |
|---|---|---|
| approved | approving | approves |
- The committee will approve the project proposal next week. — 委員会は来週にプロジェクト提案を承認します。
- I hope my supervisor will approve my request for time off. — 上司が私の休暇のリクエストを承認してくれることを願っています。
register: formal
