Approved
/əˈpruːvd/
Definitions
2 meaningsOfficially accepted or sanctioned.
/əˈpruːvd/
The application was approved.
💡 Simply: Something is okayed or accepted.
More Examples
Her loan was approved by the bank.
How It's Used
"The project proposal was approved by the board."
"The new law was officially approved."
To officially accept or sanction.
/əˈpruːv/
The committee approved the budget.
💡 Simply: To say yes to something.
More Examples
The manager approved my request for leave.
How It's Used
"The teacher approved the student's project."
"The bank approved the loan application."
From Middle English *approved*, past participle of *approven*, from Old French *aprover* "to prove, test, approve", from Latin *apprōbāre*, from *ad-* "to" + *probāre* "to test, prove".
The word 'approved' has maintained a consistently positive connotation throughout its history, signifying formal acceptance or sanction.
Memory tip
Think of it as getting a stamp of 'approval'.
Word Origin
"to prove, test"