Approval
/əˈpruːvəl/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Idiom
Meaning
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Definitions
1
The expression of acceptance or consent.
/əˈpruːvəl/
nounpositiveBeginner
General
The act of approving something.
She sought her parents' approval before going to the party.
💡 Simply: Saying 'yes' or giving permission.
More Examples
2
The committee gave its approval to the new policy.
How It's Used
Business
"The project received final approval from the board."
Government
"The bill needs presidential approval before becoming law."
Idioms & expressions
meet with approval
To be well-received or accepted.
"Her ideas met with approval from the team."
From the Old French word 'aprouver' meaning 'to prove', 'to confirm'. It evolved through Middle English.
The word 'approval' has been used consistently throughout history, maintaining its core meaning of acceptance or consent.
Memory tip
Think of 'prove' – approval proves something is acceptable.
Practice
Base: approve
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Usage
60%Spoken
40%Written