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Approved - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Approved means officially accepted or agreed upon, often after review or evaluation. It indicates that something meets required standards or has received authorization from a person or authority.

approved

/əˈpruːvd/ /əˈpruːvd/

Definition:

Officially agreed to or accepted as satisfactory.

Synonyms:

sanctioned, authorized, endorsed, ratified

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

rejected, denied

Common Collocations:

approved plan, approved budget, approved version, approved by committee

Derivatives:

approval, approvingly

Usage Tips:

Use "approved" to describe something formally accepted; often follows "by" (e.g., "approved by the board").

Common Phrases:

approved list, give the green light to, rubber-stamp approval

Etymology:

From Old French "aprover," from Latin "approbare," meaning "to assent to as good."

Examples:

  • 1. The committee approved the new policy unanimously.
  • 2. Her application was approved after a thorough review.
  • 3. The FDA approved the drug for public use last month.
  • 4. We need an approved signature before proceeding further.

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