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approved

UK
/əˈpruːvd/
US
/əˈpruvd/

Translations

approvedpast participle
UK
/əˈpruːvd/
US
/əˈpruvd/
Used attributively as the past participle of the verb "approve", e.g., "approved documents".
Only approved documents may be submitted to the board.
Seuls les documents approuvés peuvent être soumis au conseil.
Synonyms
authorized
sanctioned
ratified
endorsed
accepted
validated
confirmed
certified
permitted
allowed
recognized
agreed
approved-of
acknowledged
validated-by
approvedadjective
more approved
Comp.
most approved
Super.
UK
/əˈpruːvd/
US
/əˈpruːvd/
The approved plan was implemented without any further delays.
Le plan approuvé a été mis en œuvre sans autre retard.
Additional translations
agrééS’emploie surtout dans un registre administratif, technique ou commercial.
Synonyms
accepted
authorized
sanctioned
validated
confirmed
ratified
endorsed
Antonyms
disapproved
rejected
approveverb

approved

Past Simple

approved
Past Simple
approved
Past Participle
approving
Gerund
UK
/əˈpruːv/
US
/əˈpruv/
The committee will meet to approve the new policy.
Le comité se réunira pour approuver la nouvelle politique.
The board approved the budget for the upcoming year.
Le conseil a approuvé le budget pour l'année à venir.
approuverSe construit avec « de » pour exprimer une opinion favorable.
She did not approve of his decision to quit his job.
Elle n'approuvait pas sa décision de quitter son emploi.
Additional translations
ratifierEmploi formel, surtout pour valider officiellement une décision ou un texte.
Synonyms
accept
endorse
ratify
authorize
sanction
confirm
validate
support
Antonyms
disapprove

Definitions

approvedpast participle
Having received official approval; sanctioned.
Only approved documents may be submitted to the board.
approvedadjective
Officially accepted or sanctioned.
The approved plan was implemented without any further delays.
Regarded as satisfactory or acceptable.
She wore an approved uniform to the event, ensuring she met the dress code requirements.
approveverb
To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
The committee will meet to approve the new policy.
To confirm or sanction formally.
The board approved the budget for the upcoming year.
To express a favorable opinion of something.
She did not approve of his decision to quit his job.
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